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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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Nov 11, 1971

As we get down in numbers, each withdrawal has a much more dramatic effect on the percentage that we have there.

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Nov 10, 1971

I look forward to what I am sure will be many opportunities to continue drawing on your rich storehouse of wisdom and experience.

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Nov 10, 1971

It was clear that what we really need is a peace to end all wars.

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Nov 8, 1971

I say to you, my friends, this is a time when America has the opportunity, as it approaches its 200th birthday, not only to have a new era of prosperity without war and without inflation, but a new era of freedom and justice and…

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Nov 8, 1971

But even more than your money, we need something else. We need your leadership.

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Aug 16, 1971

Many people in the hemisphere still do not share in the benefits of growth and development.

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Aug 5, 1971

You will have an equal chance. You will not be discriminated against.

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Aug 5, 1971

We know that we must act as one world in restoring the world's environment, before pollution of the seas and skies overwhelms every nation.

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Aug 4, 1971

We will also resist the temptation to endorse patchwork and short-run proposals to remedy economic distress.

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Aug 4, 1971

Wilderness designation of all these areas is vital if we are to preserve their natural environment for future generations of Americans.

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Aug 4, 1971

This Administration supports a program which will assure sound economic development rather than stopgap measures.

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Aug 3, 1971

Inventories are abnormally low in view of the high level of retail sales.

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Aug 3, 1971

He agreed and said that his government leaders agreed with my position, which was that a meeting at the highest level should take place and would be useful only when there was something substantive to discuss that could not be handled in…

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Aug 3, 1971

We are very actively pursuing negotiations on Vietnam in established channels.

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Aug 3, 1971

As far as this Administration is concerned, I can say this: I have asked the Secretary of Labor to bring to my attention every major wage-price negotiation which may be coming up in the future, and I will use the power of this office to…

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Aug 2, 1971

I have consistently opposed the busing of our Nation's schoolchildren to achieve a racial balance, and I am opposed to the busing of children simply for the sake of busing.

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Aug 2, 1971

Since January of this year, a high-level, interagency study has been underway within the Government to review general procedures for classifying and declassifying sensitive materials.

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Aug 2, 1971

If the Government is to allow scholars and the general public the access to the material which they deserve, it is important that we begin now.

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Aug 2, 1971

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this Agreement.

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Jul 30, 1971

So, the fact that he is in the Hall of Fame, that she is here on this day which must have meant so much to both of them, I think, is very significant.

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