May 11, 1972
In this era of new competition, we intend to continue and expand such efforts.
Richard Nixon
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Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1969, until his resignation on August 9, 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. Nixon's presidency is noted for significant foreign policy achievements, including the historic opening of relations with China and the policy of détente with the Soviet Union. Domestically, he is recognized for establishing the Environmental Protection Agency and implementing various social programs.
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May 11, 1972
The United States stands ready to do its fair share in international efforts to achieve these aims, and expects that other nations will do the same.
May 11, 1972
As our trade expands, production and employment in the American economy will be stimulated and our balance of payments placed in better equilibrium.
May 11, 1972
Stronger international relationships based on mutual equity will do much to enhance world stability and thus will assist the world's constant search for new structures of peace.
May 11, 1972
All must take steps to make our participation in international trading activities more effective in order that the United States economy may reap the maximum benefits from this development.
May 10, 1972
Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of…
May 10, 1972
I agree with the findings and recommendations of the Director and deem it necessary and consistent with the security objectives of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, to adjust the imports of petroleum and petroleum products, as hereinafter…
May 10, 1972
I urge the people of the United States to show their reverence and respect for the mothers of this country by special expressions of affection and gratitude.
May 10, 1972
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-sixth.
May 10, 1972
Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 14, 1972, be observed as Mother's Day; and I direct appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United…
May 9, 1972
I urge medical professionals, citizens groups, and the American people to unite during the month of May in public affirmation of this Nation's efforts to control arthritic diseases.
May 9, 1972
Too few persons realize that arthritis is among America's most crippling diseases.
May 9, 1972
I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of May 1972 as National Arthritis Month.
May 9, 1972
The free flow of information and ideas among nations is indispensable to more normal relations between East and West and to better prospects for an enduring peace
May 7, 1972
However, when the enemy abandons all restraint, throws its whole army into battle in the territory of its neighbor, refuses to negotiate, we simply face a new situation.
May 7, 1972
Because of the importance of this effort, I would like you to continue to make progress reports to me and prepare a special twelve-month report on actual program accomplishments and shortfalls for Cabinet discussion.
May 7, 1972
Therefore, I would like you to undertake a new Six-Point Jobs for Veterans Program for fiscal year 1973, building on the solid foundation of this year's program by raising our goals, further accelerating our campaign and improving the…
May 7, 1972
These actions lend themselves well to both State and local participation, and to plans for coalition among VA, Labor, OEO, HEW, HUD, and other public and private agencies and institutions.
May 7, 1972
The United States, with the full concurrence of our South Vietnamese allies, has offered the maximum of what any President of the United States could offer.
May 7, 1972
I am particularly hopeful that participation in GI Bill programs can be increased through specific outreach into urban and rural areas, fully informing veterans of available educational and other benefits.
May 7, 1972
An American defeat in Vietnam would encourage this kind of aggression all over the world.
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