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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.

Quotes by year · 196019747,375 total · peak 1969 (1311)
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Jan 20, 1971

The Food and Drug Administration is working to establish guidelines which will help Americans become better informed in food selection.

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Jan 20, 1971

I will urge the Congress to enact welfare reform and higher social security benefits to meet this need.

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Jan 20, 1971

But this is no time to sit back or to ease off in our efforts.

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Jan 20, 1971

The Federal Trade Commission has created a division of food enforcement to assure that families are fully protected from deceptive or misleading claims or advertisements.

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Jan 20, 1971

We have committed greatly increased funds to child feeding programs--almost 50 percent more this year than last.

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Jan 20, 1971

I want you to know how much I appreciate not only your encouraging comments but also your readiness to continue helping us out.

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Jan 20, 1971

In the long run, is to provide sufficient income to purchase adequate diets and to meet the other basic day-to-day needs.

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Jan 19, 1971

I hereby approve such seal as the official seal of the National Credit Union Administration.

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Jan 19, 1971

By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 5317 of Title 5 of the United States Code, as amended, Executive Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, as amended, is further amended as follows: 1. Section 1 of that Order, placing certain…

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Jan 18, 1971

I AM today ordering a halt to further construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal to prevent potentially serious environmental damages.

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Jan 18, 1971

But more important, we must assure that in the future we take not only full but also timely account of the environmental impact of such projects-so that instead of merely halting the damage, we prevent it.

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Jan 18, 1971

Maintain close coordination with basic foreign policy objectives.

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Jan 18, 1971

Funds made available under section 232 of the Act (repealed by section 105 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969) which are obligated but unexpended are hereby transferred to the Corporation

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Jan 18, 1971

Consider the international economic aspects of essentially foreign policy issues, such as foreign aid and defense.

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Jan 18, 1971

All obligations, assets and related rights and responsibilities arising out of, or related to, predecessor programs and authorities similar to those provided for in sections 234 (a), (b) and (d) of the Act are hereby transferred to the…

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Jan 18, 1971

The step I have taken today will prevent a past mistake from causing permanent damage.

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Jan 18, 1971

An Operations Group will be established, similar to the present Under Secretaries Group but replacing the work of that Group insofar as international economic policy is concerned.

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Jan 18, 1971

The purposes of the Council are these: Achieve consistency between domestic and foreign economic policy.

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Jan 18, 1971

Provide a clear top level focus for the full range of international economic policy issues.

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Jan 18, 1971

An Executive Director will be designated to help the Council in its operations.

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Jan 18, 1971

All determinations, authorizations, regulations, rulings, certificates, orders, directives, contracts, agreements, and other actions made, issued, or entered into with respect to any function affected by this order and not revoked…

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Jan 18, 1971

The function of prescribing regulations relating to the reinstatement or restoration of officers and employees of the Corporation to other government positions, when their appointment to a position in the Corporation was made from another…

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Jan 18, 1971

The provisions of this order shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of Director of bylaws for the Corporation

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Jan 18, 1971

Deal with international economic policies--including trade, investment, balance of payments, finance--as a coherent whole.

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