Richard Nixon

Last week, I signed into law the comprehensive health manpower training act of 1971 and the Nurse Training Act of 1971.

And while physically he became weaker and weaker, mentally and spiritually he was stronger and stronger.

The Eisenhower Medical Center will be a vital part of this Nation's effort to conquer illnesses that prevent men and women from living full lives.

And so this institution will be here to preserve life, not to destroy it, and that is what he would have liked and that is the way that we, very appropriately, honor him on this occasion and in the years ahead.

As we dedicate this building, I would finally suggest that we dedicate ourselves to the great challenges that lie ahead.

We proposed the National Health Insurance Partnership which would provide financing of health care for all American families.

Mrs. Nixon and I extend our warmest wishes to each of you on this Thanksgiving Day and throughout the year.

I direct you, at this time, pursuant to the provisions of Section 208 of the Labor Management Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 178), to petition in the name of the United States in any District Court of the United States having jurisdiction of the…

THANKSGIVING is a time of summing up in America--a time to count our blessings, a time to express both as one people and as individuals our thanks for those blessings.

All of us have enjoyed freedom, but you have stood ready to fight for it--you have protected it.

None have contributed more to America than our servicemen.

I KNOW you fellows probably wonder why I came out here today.

As long as they have the spirit--that is the thing I really note---as long as they still have it here, in their hearts, they are going to do all right.

I believe that this ill-timed measure should be rejected, and that our efforts should be directed toward the positive tasks and the great opportunities for achieving a real peace that lie before us.

This team is going to get to the playoffs.

My decision today is intended to secure the future not only of the Big Cypress but also of an adequate water supply for the western part of Everglades National Park.

This whole city is very proud of you.

I will, therefore, propose legislation to acquire the requisite legal interest in 547,000 acres of the swamp.

I believe passage of such a measure would be a great mistake.

The Rent Advisory Board shall provide advice concerning special considerations involved in the stabilization of rents.

I urge the Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification.

There is hereby established a Rent Advisory Board.

This is a good time to be alive.

Keep your faith in the future.

I WANT you to know that I am delighted to welcome you here to the White House and to tell you how this all happened.