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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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Apr 26, 1972

My concern for the conservation of whales is widely shared---both throughout the Government and throughout the country.

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Apr 26, 1972

I urged swift approval by the Congress of the Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Act of 1972.

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Apr 26, 1972

I think you know that I am strongly committed to the Minority Enterprise program.

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Apr 26, 1972

I am most hopeful that your Committee and the Subcommittee on Small Business will schedule the MESBIC legislation for hearings in early May.

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Apr 26, 1972

It is my hope that other governments will also take steps to strengthen the work of the International Whaling Commission.

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Apr 26, 1972

It is of great importance that the MESBIC legislation be given early attention by Congress.

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Apr 25, 1972

We are not trying to conquer North Vietnam or any other country in this world.

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Apr 25, 1972

MRS. NIXON and I join with fellow citizens across the country in mourning the death of Arthur Summerfield, and in expressing our deepest sympathy to his family.

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Apr 25, 1972

I have flatly rejected the proposal that we stop the bombing of North Vietnam as a condition for returning to the negotiating table.

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Apr 25, 1972

I HAVE sent to the Congress a supplemental appropriation request for $40 million to expand the campaign against cancer.

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Apr 25, 1972

Let us bring our men home from Vietnam; let us end the war in Vietnam.

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Apr 25, 1972

We will not be defeated, and we will never surrender our friends to Communist aggression.

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Apr 25, 1972

He will be remembered by history as a great American whose career was symbolic of the finest aspects of our national character.

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Apr 25, 1972

He was devoted to his country, and in his service to both party and country he earned the high admiration of men and women from both sides of the political aisle.

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Apr 25, 1972

I urge the Congress to give these requests prompt and favorable attention so that we can continue to move forward as rapidly as possible in our campaign against cancer.

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Apr 25, 1972

But we will not be defeated, and we will never surrender our friends to Communist aggression.

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Apr 23, 1972

I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim April 28, 1972 as National Arbor Day.

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Apr 21, 1972

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 350(a) (1) (B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended; and sections…

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Apr 21, 1972

Provision is hereby made with respect to the industry producing earthen tableware that its firms may request the Secretary of Commerce for certifications of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of Title III of the…

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Apr 19, 1972

I call upon all Americans to recognize the need for curbing exhaust pollutants from their motor vehicles by maintaining them in good working order.

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