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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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May 22, 1969

We shall continue to compete, as friends can compete; but we shall compete in how each of us can enrich life rather than destroy it.

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May 21, 1969

What I was interested in was his background, his general legal philosophy, which, as I said, to me is close to mine.

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May 21, 1969

Judge Burger has, in the Circuit Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, has written some opinions and also he has written articles and made speeches that I think reflect what is now the minority view or has been the minority view of…

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May 21, 1969

We did not inform other members of the Court because we felt it was only proper to inform the Chief Justice under the circumstances.

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May 21, 1969

As far as the way you write it, I would like for you to write it as: 'In an informal meeting with members of the White House press corps in his office, the President discussed the appointment of the Chief Justice, and the President said…

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May 20, 1969

His appointment should signify to all of those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and also to the people of the United States the deep personal interest that I, as President of the United States, have in the NATO Alliance.

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May 20, 1969

He is a close personal friend and associate, but more than that, he is one who is deeply interested in the Alliance.

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May 20, 1969

He came to the Congress in 1961 and served there for 6 years.

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May 19, 1969

I am very honored to receive this award, and I welcome the opportunity to state again my support for the National Multiple Sclerosis organization.

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May 19, 1969

That is why I think this is a cause far bigger than this little ceremony that we have here.

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May 19, 1969

I have never gone to Cape Kennedy, and I hope to go, perhaps for the next shot.

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May 19, 1969

Whether it be the people of Africa or Asia or Latin America or any of the underdeveloped areas, I know of no leader who speaks more eloquently or feels more deeply about the problems of those less fortunate people than does His Majesty the…

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May 19, 1969

Well, I can only say that the participation of executives like Mr. Haughton, and people like Shirley Temple Black, as volunteers, and all of the rest who are here, that in itself is an inspiration.

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May 19, 1969

I think it is very important that you brought home the point that while we have our political differences in the world, and while the world may be divided between the East and the West, and the East is divided within itself, and the West…

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May 19, 1969

The fact that half a million Americans are volunteers working in this cause, the fact that half a million young Americans have contracted this disease and need this hope--all of this again brings home the message that we would like to…

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May 19, 1969

It takes 20 years or more of peace to make a man, and it takes only 20 seconds of war to destroy him.

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May 19, 1969

There is no country in Europe, or for that matter the world, that has a more special place in the hearts of Americans than the country of Belgium.

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May 19, 1969

It is altogether appropriate that NATO--the greatest peacekeeping force that the world has ever seen--has its home in his country.

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May 19, 1969

It is quite significant that the drive for funds for this organization begins on Mother's Day and ends on Father's Day.

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May 18, 1969

And particularly it makes us all realize that we should, to the extent that we can, give assistance through our contributions to organizations like Recording for the Blind so that they will be able to help others--others who are not as…

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May 18, 1969

And the ability to compete in the export markets is something that is, I think, particularly noteworthy today when we consider the fact that American workmen are paid by far the highest wages in the world.

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