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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 23, 1974

There can be no real peace in the world so long as some governments believe that they can successfully obtain by force or threat of force what they cannot obtain by peaceful competition or negotiation.

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Apr 23, 1974

The people of the United States join me in extending our deepest sympathy to the people of Austria

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Apr 23, 1974

A strong bilateral U.S. foreign aid program can be fully effective, however, only if it is complemented by continued, active multilateral assistance efforts.

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Apr 21, 1974

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (International Security Affairs), Department of Defense.

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Apr 21, 1974

I expressed considerable gratification with the new legislation, noting that it represented 'a significant shift in intergovernmental responsibilities.'

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Apr 21, 1974

Through the arts we will be able to express most fully the ideals of this Nation.

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Apr 21, 1974

Its funding at $38,200,000 in fiscal year 1973 was nearly a third more than the previous year, and with these additional monies the Endowment was able to continue and expand critically important support for our orchestras, operas…

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Apr 21, 1974

`The Manpower Report I am sending you today provides important new information concerning the step-by-step implementation of this long-needed transfer of manpower program planning and design responsibilities to units of government which…

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Apr 21, 1974

`When I signed the CETA into law on December 28, 1973, I expressed considerable gratification with the new legislation.

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Apr 21, 1974

I am convinced that they will be able to provide such services more efficiently and more promptly than was possible under the preceding system of federally-managed categorical programs.

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Apr 18, 1974

Mr. Ambassador, in conclusion, you have spoken of what we have done.

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Mar 30, 1974

We must redouble our efforts to help these young men and women find jobs.

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Feb 26, 1974

I ask that the Federal Government and its employees, including members of the Armed Forces, give their fullest support to this essential organization, which stands constantly ready to be of service wherever it is needed.

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Feb 25, 1974

Now, Therefore, I, Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 30, 1974, as National Safe Boating Week.

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Feb 25, 1974

It was important to bring it to a conclusion in the right way, in a way that America remained respected throughout the world, in a way in which our allies had confidence in us, the neutrals did not lose their faith in us, and particularly…

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Feb 24, 1974

By getting at these two problems and by continuing our Cost of Living Council activities in the areas that Secretary Shultz has testified to, I believe that we will bring inflation under control as the year goes on.

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Feb 24, 1974

My personal reaction is that I am, of course, an admirer of a man who has won a Nobel Prize for literature and one who has also shown, as he has shown, such great courage.

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Feb 24, 1974

As Republican leader in the Senate, and as a distinguished California newspaperman and community leader, Bill Knowland always put patriotism and principle first.

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Feb 24, 1974

I believe confidently that there is much better than an even chance that there will be no need for gas rationing in the United States.

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Feb 24, 1974

Bill Knowland was a man of boundless energy and integrity, and I consider it an honor to have served with him in the United States Senate.

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Feb 22, 1974

Adequate safeguards must always stand watch so that man remains the master-and never becomes the victim--of the computer.

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