Richard Nixon actually said...

If Congress believes that price and wage controls are needed in today's economy, despite all the evident disadvantages and against my strong recommendations, it should face up to its responsibilities and make such controls mandatory.

Context

Statement on Signing Bill Extending the Defense Production Act.

08/16/1970

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