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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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Sep 25, 1969

On the other hand, we must try--and I was glad to find a willingness on the part of the Prime Minister and her colleagues-to try to find a way to peace.

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Sep 25, 1969

I do not intend to withdraw the nomination of Judge Haynsworth.

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Sep 25, 1969

Anybody who bets on a continuing inflation will lose that bet.

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Sep 24, 1969

By acting to raise benefits now to meet the rise in the cost of living, we keep faith with today's recipients.

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Sep 24, 1969

I see several Members of the Senate and the House who have been here before during this administration's dinners in this State Dining Room.

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Sep 24, 1969

One should always talk as much as possible to women, because this is the best school.

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Sep 24, 1969

In particular, I urge all American families to foster in their homes that atmosphere of mutual trust and understanding on which human happiness and dignity depend.

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Sep 24, 1969

I have seen what the people of this country have done in other lands, in Africa, in Asia, in Latin America.

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Sep 24, 1969

I also recall the old Jewish proverb to the effect that man was made out of the soft earth and woman was made out of a hard rib.

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Sep 24, 1969

The Bible tells us very little about Deborah, except that she loved her people and served them well.

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Sep 24, 1969

I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities designed to encourage cooperation—especially through the communication of ideas—between persons of different generations.

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Sep 24, 1969

Madam Prime Minister, as we welcome you here at this dinner, what is really deepest in our hearts is the hope that history will record that after your service as Prime Minister there was peace in the land for 40 years and longer.

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Sep 24, 1969

The way to prevent future unfairness is to attach the benefit schedule to the cost of living.

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Sep 23, 1969

We must not allow our schools to be captured by violence or dominated by ideological dogmatists.

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Sep 23, 1969

A city will begin to renew itself; a metropolitan area to pull itself together.

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Sep 22, 1969

It is hereby ordered that any income tax return for the years 1960 to 1970 inclusive, shall, during the Ninety-first Congress, be open to inspection by the Select Committee on Crime, House of Representatives.

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Sep 21, 1969

There is hereby established a Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission).

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Sep 21, 1969

The presence of a third party representing the public in matters so directly affecting the public interest is clearly desirable.

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Sep 17, 1969

There are differences between the nations and differences between the leaders and differences between the peoples in this world.

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Sep 17, 1969

We intend to conduct our negotiations with the Soviet Union soberly and seriously, neither encumbered by prejudice nor blinded by sentimentality, seeking to reach agreement, rather than to make propaganda.

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Sep 16, 1969

I am confident that the Council will assist this administration in making yesterday's dream today's specific effort and tomorrow's fact.

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