Dec 22, 1971
I am determined that the Federal will and Federal resources will be committed as effectively as possible to the campaign against cancer and that nothing will be allowed to compromise that commitment.
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 22, 1971
Having asked for this authority--and this responsibility--I now pledge to exercise it to the fullest.
Dec 21, 1971
The strong bipartisan support which the Congress has given to the Economic Stabilization Act is further evidence of the cooperative and unified spirit in which this country is facing its economic challenges.
Dec 21, 1971
I hope and expect, however, that before that date we will see the end of the inflationary psychology that developed in the 1960's, achieve lasting price stability, end controls, and return to reliance on free market forces.
Dec 21, 1971
This order shall take effect as of the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 1972.
Dec 21, 1971
I am grateful for the timely response of the Congress to the request I made for this legislation just 2 months ago.
Dec 21, 1971
Our objective of reducing price increases to 2 to 3 percent during 1972 is within reach.
Dec 21, 1971
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the United States, including the Act of December 16, 1967, and section 3 of the Economic Stabilization Act Amendments of 1971, and as President of the United States and Commander in…
Dec 21, 1971
We can now confidently say that 1971 is ending on a most encouraging economic note and that 1972 will begin as a year of great economic promise.
Dec 21, 1971
In a number of ways, the Congress has gone beyond my recommendations and included provisions in this legislation which could complicate its operations in the future.
Dec 21, 1971
It provides authority for continuing these efforts through April 30, 1973.
Dec 21, 1971
The extension of the Economic Stabilization Act assures that we will not see our prosperity neutralized--as so often in the past--by the forces of inflation.
Dec 21, 1971
This prompt action means that our battle against inflation--which has been making significant progress in recent months-can be continued and completed in the coming year.
Dec 21, 1971
Already, the stimulative effect of our new economic policies has been evident.
Dec 20, 1971
This Alliance is, and must remain, the cornerstone of the defence of the free world.
Dec 20, 1971
The period which lies ahead is likely to be one of rapid change, which will offer the free world both opportunity and challenge on an unprecedented scale.
Dec 20, 1971
One of the most essential tasks of statesmanship today is to lift the sights beyond the problems of immediate urgency to those major political and economic issues.
Dec 19, 1971
That special relationship is as strong now, and even more necessary now than ever before.
Dec 19, 1971
I hereby proclaim such modification of duties as is necessary to restore the rates of duty in effect on August 15, 1971.
Dec 19, 1971
I have today made the first decision implementing the agreement which was reached over the weekend by the Group of Ten in their meetings in Washington.
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