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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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Mar 20, 1970

I do believe that France recognizes, as we recognize, that any shipment of arms to the Middle East which imperils the balance of power increases the danger of war.

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Mar 20, 1970

As of the present time, and considering our present evaluation, the recent reports do not indicate a significant shift in the balance.

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Mar 20, 1970

Our goal certainly is to limit both offensive and defensive missiles, and if the Soviet Union has the same goal, we will make a bargain.

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Mar 20, 1970

I am confident that this economy is not going to be plunged into a recession.

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Mar 20, 1970

But those grievances cannot justify illegal remedies, and those grievances cannot and will not be negotiated or ameliorated in a climate of intimidation.

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Mar 20, 1970

Were these unauthorized work stoppages to continue for any duration of time it would seriously jeopardize the national public interest.

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Mar 19, 1970

My father knew the challenges and the rewards of owning and operating a small store.

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Mar 19, 1970

I propose legislation to authorize the Small Business Administration to make grants to borrowers whose loans are guaranteed by the SBA.

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Mar 19, 1970

I propose legislation that would enable the SBA to guarantee, for a fee, as much as 90 percent of surety bonds up to $500,000 for small contractors who are qualified by SBA standards but lack the resources to qualify for bonding in the…

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Mar 19, 1970

I, Richard Nixon,President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of April 1970 as Cancer Control Month

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Mar 19, 1970

It can mean the everyday success of the average businessman whether he owns his own retail or service enterprise or heads a small manufacturing concern.

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Mar 19, 1970

I am proposing legislation that the SBA be permitted to delegate to the banks to the full extent it deems advisable the authority to make loans that the SBA guarantees, provided the bank retains a portion of the risk.

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Mar 19, 1970

I propose legislation to provide management training for those among the disadvantaged who are entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs.

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Mar 19, 1970

Proposing legislation to expand research to provide a clear picture of the problems, the trends and the needs of small business and a clear picture of the impact of government on small business.

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Mar 18, 1970

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 5317 of title 5 of the United States Code, as amended, section 2 of Executive Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, as amended, placing certain positions in level V of the Federal Executive…

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Mar 18, 1970

Under the plan I am proposing today, no qualified student who wants to go to college would be barred from doing so by the lack of money.

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Mar 18, 1970

For the future of so many of our young people, and for the quality of life of this Nation, I urge the Congress to act promptly on the Higher Education Act of 1970.

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Mar 18, 1970

But the important thing is you could afford to go to college, regardless of the income of your family.

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Mar 18, 1970

Today I have sent to the Congress my proposals on a subject vitally important to the future of the Nation--higher education.

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Mar 18, 1970

Executive Order No. 10347, April 18, 1952, as amended by Executive Order No. 11354, May 23, 1967, is further amended by deleting numbered paragraph 4 and renumbering paragraphs 5 and 6 as paragraphs 4 and 5, respectively.

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Mar 18, 1970

Agents appointed in accordance with section 1 of this order shall have all the powers conferred in respect of such agents by applicable treaties of the United States and by section 3193 of Title 18, United States Code, or by any other…

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Mar 18, 1970

You could afford to go to college no matter what your family's income might be.

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