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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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Jan 21, 1971

I urge the people of the United States to give heed to the nationwide problem of heart disease and to support the programs essential to bring about its solution.

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Jan 21, 1971

America has been going through a long nightmare of war and division, of crime and inflation.

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Jan 21, 1971

One of my priority aims is to establish a more effective partnership between the States and the Federal Government

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Jan 21, 1971

We must do better for workers in peacetime and we will do better.

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Jan 21, 1971

The people of this Nation are eager to get on with the quest for new greatness.

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Jan 21, 1971

The present welfare system has become a monstrous, consuming outrage.

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Jan 21, 1971

I reject the patronizing idea that government in Washington, D.C., is inevitably more wise, more honest, and more efficient than government at the local or State level.

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Jan 21, 1971

I hope you will take the opportunity to meet with the Kansas City Regional Council

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Jan 20, 1971

The Nutrition Subcommittee of the Domestic Council has prepared a summary report of major achievements during this time, and they make an impressive record indeed.

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Jan 20, 1971

This Administration will soon provide free food stamps to the very poorest families under a proposal recently approved by the Congress.

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Jan 20, 1971

It should be an extremely useful review of the work accomplished over the past year since the original White House Conference.

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Jan 20, 1971

I am honored to have served with him briefly in the Senate; I am honored to have known him as a friend.

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Jan 20, 1971

We have made great strides in improving the incomes and nutrition of millions of Americans.

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Jan 20, 1971

It was particularly thoughtful of you to write to me about the Williamsburg meeting.

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Jan 20, 1971

I urge those who will participate in the follow-up Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health to study this summary report to assist them in evaluating the original recommendations and in gauging our progress in this vital area of national…

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