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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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Jun 11, 1970

Such inspection shall be in accordance and upon compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury in Treasury Decisions 6132 and 6133, relating to the inspection of returns by committees of the Congress

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Jun 10, 1970

We have done a good job without having new legislation; we will do a better job with more legislation.

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Jun 10, 1970

If we are to have respect for law in this country, we must have laws that deserve respect.

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Jun 10, 1970

It represents another way in which the Federal Government can clearly demonstrate its commitment to the quality of life in America.

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Jun 10, 1970

I urge the Congress to give this legislation early and careful consideration.

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Jun 10, 1970

I think you will agree we are giving you a very warm welcome to Washington today.

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Jun 10, 1970

This proposal recognizes that technology alone cannot bring national greatness, and that we must never pursue prosperity in a way that mortgages the nation's posterity.

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Jun 10, 1970

This is one of the major problems confronting all Americans today, and particularly young Americans, the tremendous growth in the use of narcotics without knowledge as to what it can do to the mind, let alone to the body and the physical…

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Jun 9, 1970

He has, in my opinion, made a record that will for many years be looked upon as one of the most distinguished records, one of the best records, as Budget Director that this Government has ever had.

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Jun 9, 1970

In short--just like the existing welfare system--Medicaid is inefficient, inequitably excludes the working poor, and often provides an incentive for people to stay on welfare.

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Jun 9, 1970

Mr. Mayo said that, based on the needs of the Office and the qualifications of George Shultz, that he felt that he was the best qualified man to take over this new Office.

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Jun 9, 1970

The family assistance plan represents the most comprehensive and far-reaching effort to reform social welfare in nearly four decades.

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Jun 9, 1970

I only hope that perhaps a year from now, or 2 years from now, we can look back at this moment and say it was not just another layer, but it resulted, because of this new Office and the new men that take over these responsibilities.

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Jun 9, 1970

We are moving him from the Commission earlier than I would have hoped, but the need here, we thought, was such and his qualifications so unique.

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Jun 9, 1970

We will be able rather than adding another layer, to remove some layers of government, to streamline, if I may use that overworked term--to streamline our Government offices so that we may more effectively serve the Nation in the many…

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Jun 9, 1970

To find the man who could assume this new responsibility has been a very difficult problem.

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Jun 9, 1970

We think, however, that we have in the Secretary of Labor, George Shultz, the man who best fits the needs of this time for setting up this new Office and administering it.

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Jun 9, 1970

Today, I am announcing significant extensions of the administration's welfare reform proposals.

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Jun 9, 1970

Mr. Hodgson is one who has a rather unique reputation in labor circles and business circles.

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Jun 9, 1970

I will propose legislation at the beginning of the next Congress to establish a family health insurance program for all poor families with children.

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Jun 9, 1970

Let there be no mistake about this administration's total commitment to passage of this legislative milestone this year.

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