Political Quotes

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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Dec 29, 1971

To require the general taxpayer to bear the costs of this program means a sharp departure from the previous practice under which employer taxes have been used to finance such aid.

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Dec 28, 1971

I hope and I believe that the talks that we have had, covering the whole range of world affairs, will contribute to peace in the years ahead for our two countries and for the world.

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Dec 28, 1971

The Federal Republic has a considerable amount of trade with Mainland China; in fact, next to Japan, among the non-Communist countries, it has the most.

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Dec 28, 1971

I will probably be watching some of it on television here, of course, being somewhat of a sports fan.

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Dec 28, 1971

The U.S. will not negotiate its troop levels in Europe on a bilateral basis.

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Dec 28, 1971

Well, we certainly wish you all the best, and at least I will keep the Munich invitation on the list.

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Dec 28, 1971

Thank you very much. The Chancellor will be out fishing today. That will make him happy.

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Dec 28, 1971

I can say without qualification that the state of German-American relations is excellent at this time.

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Dec 28, 1971

Mrs. Nixon and I join the Nation in expressing our sympathy to the family of this splendid American

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Dec 28, 1971

JUSTICE Harlan was one of the 20th century's giants on the Supreme Court of the United States

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Dec 23, 1971

The country is in better health this year than it was last year.

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Dec 23, 1971

I can only say that the efforts that he makes and that anybody makes are deeply appreciated.

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Dec 23, 1971

Yes. As a matter of fact, I thought of that, particularly after signing the cancer bill yesterday.

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Dec 23, 1971

It was the best day to come, because everybody is off at the White House, so I figured that this was a good day for me to come for my examination, and as was the case last year, I found that I was in good health, just as I expected to be.

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Dec 23, 1971

Once you have developed the habit of getting up early, it is hard to sleep in.

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Dec 22, 1971

But I can say with the greatest confidence that there will be no uncertainty about the Government's role in this effort.

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Dec 22, 1971

As we work toward peace in the world, let us do so both inspired and strengthened by this peace in the heart.

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Dec 22, 1971

I hope that in the years ahead that we may look back on this day and this action as being the most significant action taken during this Administration.

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Dec 22, 1971

As we give to one another, in the spirit of Christmas, let us give of ourselves.

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Dec 22, 1971

For one of the lessons of Christmas is this: among God's greatest gifts to man is the gift of giving itself, and the more we give of ourselves the more of ourselves we have to give.

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Dec 22, 1971

You will have, of course, the total commitment of government, and that is what the signing of this bill now does.

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Dec 22, 1971

Incidentally, it is a very good pen, but the box is worth more than the pen.

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