Richard Nixon
The Public Record
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.
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.
By acting to raise benefits now to meet the rise in the cost of living, we keep faith with today's recipients.
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.
One should always talk as much as possible to women, because this is the best school.
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.
I have seen what the people of this country have done in other lands, in Africa, in Asia, in Latin America.
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.
The Bible tells us very little about Deborah, except that she loved her people and served them well.
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.
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.
The way to prevent future unfairness is to attach the benefit schedule to the cost of living.
We must not allow our schools to be captured by violence or dominated by ideological dogmatists.
A city will begin to renew itself; a metropolitan area to pull itself together.
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.
There is hereby established a Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission).
The presence of a third party representing the public in matters so directly affecting the public interest is clearly desirable.
There are differences between the nations and differences between the leaders and differences between the peoples in this world.
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.
I am confident that the Council will assist this administration in making yesterday's dream today's specific effort and tomorrow's fact.





