Dec 18, 1973
I want to assure all Americans that there will be no windfall profits at their expense.
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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Dec 18, 1973
Another possibility would be to refund all or part of the tax to the oil producer if he invests his profits in additional energy-producing efforts.
Dec 17, 1973
Governments must resist terrorists' demands since appeasement will not put an end to this international scourge.
Dec 17, 1973
Terrorists must be made to understand that senseless violence against innocent bystanders, including helpless women and children in this instance, will not be tolerated by people and governments who wish to live in peace and within the law.
Dec 17, 1973
The United States Government will continue to provide leadership and all possible assistance in this humanitarian endeavor.
Dec 17, 1973
Our deep regrets and condolences go to the families of the victims of all nationalities.
Dec 16, 1973
Therefore, I cannot give the sanction of the executive branch to this bad legislation by signing it into law; neither, in the present circumstances, will I veto it.
Dec 16, 1973
S. 2641 is an implicit denial of faith in the American judicial process and a measure which cannot fail to weaken that system.
Dec 14, 1973
In deciding to grant or deny an exemption or realignment, the Secretary shall consider, among other things, the policy of the United States...
Dec 14, 1973
I call upon the Congress to complete action before the recess on Responsible bills to provide the energy emergency authorities we need to deal with the problem and to give a statutory base to the Federal Energy Administration to provide…
Dec 14, 1973
I AM pleased to sign today H.R. 11324, placing the United States on daylight saving time for a period of approximately 2 years, beginning at 2 a.m., Sunday, January 6, 1974.
Dec 14, 1973
Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of this Nation and their local and national government officials to observe Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 1973, with…
Dec 13, 1973
Let us remember that unless America, at this time in history, accepts the responsibility to lead for peace, we may not have it in the world.
Dec 13, 1973
The people of the world want peace, the people of the world want friendship, and every American, I know, wants his country and his Government to take the lead in building a world of peace.
Dec 13, 1973
I think one of the greatest privileges that a President of the United States has is to light the Christmas tree, the Nation's Christmas tree, because it belongs to all the Nation, here in the Nation's Capital.
Dec 13, 1973
It is the first Christmas in 8 years when no American prisoner of war is away from home at Christmas.
Dec 13, 1973
It is also a Christmas for the first time in 20 years when no young American is being drafted for the armed services.
Dec 13, 1973
The spirit of Christmas is not measured by the number of lights on a tree.
Dec 12, 1973
Director Simon has my total support as he works with the various Cabinet officers and with the various department heads in carrying out that policy.
Dec 12, 1973
I have given instructions--quite harshly, I should say--to all of those there, not that they needed a harsh statement, but I felt it is very important that there not be any infighting, there not be any competition, there not be any…
Dec 12, 1973
If that cooperation continues, it means that, together with the Government actions that we will be taking, the cooperation of industry and labor, the other institutions that I have mentioned, that we are going to be able to deal with this…
Dec 12, 1973
All executive departments, independent establishments, and other governmental agencies... shall be closed, and employees thereof shall be excused from duty, on Monday, December 24, 1973, the day preceding Christmas Day and on Monday…
Dec 12, 1973
But we generally are confident that we will get from the Congress a satisfactory piece of legislation that I can sign before the Congress leaves for its recess next week.
Dec 12, 1973
Industry is cooperating, the Governors are cooperating, the Federal establishment is cooperating, and each should cooperate because that is their responsibility, because of their public positions and their public responsibilities in this…
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