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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 26, 1970

Thank you very much for the opportunity to talk to you this way through a film.

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Jan 26, 1970

Perhaps in saying that nothing is impossible, that was an exaggeration.

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Jan 26, 1970

The valley of the Thames draws closer to the farms of Kansas and the plains of Texas

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Jan 26, 1970

I hope that those who are there will continue to support the Eisenhower Medical Center.

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Jan 21, 1970

Clean air, clean water, open spaces, these should once again be the birthright of every American.

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Dec 31, 1969

The Indian future is determined by Indian acts and Indian decisions.

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Dec 31, 1969

We have turned from the question of whether the Federal government has a responsibility to Indians to the question of how that responsibility can best be furthered.

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Nov 29, 1969

It is one hundred million opportunities to be productive citizens of the new Africa.

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Nov 24, 1969

I have ordered the Defense Department to make recommendations about the disposal of existing stocks of bacteriological weapons.

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Nov 23, 1969

And finally, I believe that this act of ratification clearly demonstrates that this Nation, through the administrations of all our Presidents in this century, is dedicated to the cause of peace, and we will continue to pursue that cause in…

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Nov 23, 1969

It is our hope that after the ratification on the part of the United States that the necessary additional number of nations will ratify the treaty so that it will go into effect.

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Nov 23, 1969

At this time, it is a very great honor for all of us to join here in this room to confer upon these three men the highest distinction that this Nation has, the Medal of Honor.

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Nov 23, 1969

In speaking of this treaty, we believe that this action today underlines the commitment of this Nation, not only for a policy of limiting armaments generally, but also to reduce those areas of conflict that potentially would result in a…

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Nov 20, 1969

Those who bet on inflation are going to lose their bets in making their business plans, and those who bet on cooling the inflation will win their bets because we are committed and we believe that that is the first step which is essential…

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Nov 20, 1969

The right of peaceful dissent has been and is recognized and is protected in America.

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Nov 20, 1969

The exploration of space offers great opportunities for expanding cooperation in peaceful scientific projects among all nations.

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Nov 20, 1969

It was particularly heartening to learn that we can count on your help in the future.

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Nov 20, 1969

It is with special regret that I accept your resignation as Deputy Head of our Delegation to the Paris Meetings on Vietnam.

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Nov 20, 1969

The criteria I shall apply for this selection, as was the case with my nomination of Judge Haynsworth, will be consistent with my commitments to the American people before my election as President a year ago.

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Nov 20, 1969

When the Congress returns for its second session in January I will nominate another Associate Justice.

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Nov 20, 1969

AN OUTSTANDING jurist, who would have brought great credit to the Supreme Court of the United States, has been rejected by the United States Senate.

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