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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 3, 1970

I feel confident you will continue this tradition and welcome the opportunity to be of service through your contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign.

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Jun 3, 1970

The medallion, the fact that a very distinguished group of educators have selected you from all this Nation as the top scholars in the country, this is something that money cannot buy.

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Jun 3, 1970

I have made certain that the Commission will have youthful representation and participation.

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Jun 3, 1970

The power, authority, and discretion conferred upon the President by the provisions of the Export Administration Act of 1969 (83 Stat. 841; Public Law 91-184), are hereby delegated to the Secretary of Commerce, with power of successive…

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Jun 3, 1970

I would like to tell you what the world is going to look like and what the Nation is going to look like 10 years from now, 15 years from now.

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Jun 3, 1970

Through the Combined Federal Campaign we have the opportunity, which comes only in a free society, to show our individual concern for those who need help.

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Jun 3, 1970

You will recall that last year in Guam I outlined the Nixon doctrine establishing a policy for Asian nations to defend themselves, with American material assistance and technical help.

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Jun 3, 1970

This has been the most successful operation of this long and difficult war and will be completed by June 30.

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Jun 3, 1970

I request that you serve personally as Chairman of the combined campaign in your organization and appoint a top assistant as your Vice Chairman.

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Jun 3, 1970

It shall be the responsibility of the Council to formulate a national strategy for the elimination of organized crime.

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Jun 3, 1970

I am opposed to the language of the Cooper-Church provision in its present form.

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Jun 3, 1970

I appreciate this opportunity to come over and personally to congratulate you for the awards you have received.

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Jun 3, 1970

The Export Control Review Board established by section 2 of Executive Order No. 10945 of May 24, 1961, is hereby reestablished as the Export Administration Review Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board).

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Jun 3, 1970

I am pleased to announce the full membership of this most important Commission.

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Jun 2, 1970

This administration has kept every pledge it has made to the American people regarding the war in Vietnam and the return of American troops.

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Jun 2, 1970

We take this action not for the purpose of expanding the war into Cambodia but for the purpose of ending the war in Vietnam.

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Jun 2, 1970

As of today I can report that all of our major military objectives have been achieved.

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Jun 2, 1970

I shall, as my action 5 weeks ago clearly demonstrated, take strong and effective measures to deal with that situation.

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Jun 1, 1970

Each member of the Committee is responsible for the success of the payroll savings program in his agency.

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Jun 1, 1970

Finally, Mr. President, I am very pleased to welcome you here as a personal friend as well as an official friend.

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Jun 1, 1970

This house--and this very famous room--is honored to have you, Mr. President, and the members of your party here as our guests tonight.

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