Jan 30, 1971
Our prayers will be with you for the success of your mission and for your safe return to earth.
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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Jan 30, 1971
Deep from the heart of America I send this wish for the success of the Apollo 14 mission and for your safe return to earth.
Jan 30, 1971
In a way, we are like the people who must have stood on the dock at Palos, Spain, and watched Columbus' ships disappear, believing they were watching the end of a great event, when they were watching the beginning.
Jan 30, 1971
As you undertake your intrepid journey on Apollo 14, the thoughts and best wishes of all Americans are with you.
Jan 30, 1971
I AM GRATIFIED, as I know all Americans are, at the perfect launch of Apollo 14.
Jan 28, 1971
A strong defense is vital to all our objectives, most of all to the attainment of peace.
Jan 28, 1971
Revenue sharing and welfare reform are of a piece: the level of government best equipped to respond should respond in a way that raises standards and Contributes to the sum of personal freedom and human dignity.
Jan 28, 1971
Local freedom of action.--I propose a revenue sharing plan to give State and local governments the money they need to deliver the services that can best be performed by government closest to the people.
Jan 28, 1971
The budget policy of this administration is to keep firm control over Federal spending.
Jan 28, 1971
This budget expresses our fiscal program for the New American Revolution-a peaceful revolution in which power will be turned back to the people.
Jan 28, 1971
It is with great pleasure that I add to the vivid memories I cherish of my visit with you as Vice President.
Jan 28, 1971
We must increase our spending for defense in order to carry out the Nation's strategy for peace.
Jan 28, 1971
The charge that I give to the new Secretary of the Interior is not just conservation.
Jan 28, 1971
Mrs. Nixon and I are delighted at the opportunity to be among you once again.
Jan 28, 1971
My administration acted promptly to move us out of that war and cool the superheated economy.
Jan 28, 1971
It is the human as well as natural resources of your islands that make visitors so anxious to return.
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