Apr 17, 1969
I ask each of you to make a commitment to removing any remaining barriers to the Federal employment of--the physically impaired who are not occupationally handicapped when assigned to the right jobs.
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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Apr 17, 1969
May I express in advance my great appreciation for your cooperation in this important effort.
Apr 17, 1969
The intent of our administration is to enforce the laws of this land and to develop a coordinated program in which there will be standards that everybody will understand so that we will not be subject to this criticism of our record being…
Apr 17, 1969
It would be of great assistance to this Administration if the Bar Association would undertake a professional appraisal of the present efforts of the Federal Trade Commission in the field of consumer protection, in its enforcement of the…
Apr 17, 1969
Consumer protection has become a matter of major public concern, in part it appears, because existing agencies charged with the protection of consumer interests may have failed to discharge their obligations satisfactorily.
Apr 17, 1969
The position of the administration on this will be announced in the tax reform measure that will be submitted on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Apr 17, 1969
I have personally observed the mutual benefits that derive from hiring the handicapped, and I want this 'good business' to continue and prosper.
Apr 17, 1969
Under these circumstances, it was a completely surprise attack in every sense of the word.
Apr 17, 1969
I share his puzzlement as to why the Soviet Union is moving so heavily in this direction.
Apr 17, 1969
The Civil Service Commission will provide leadership and direction for the overall Federal effort in carrying out this policy.
Apr 17, 1969
I am confident that you will give this policy and the Commission your earnest support.
Apr 17, 1969
I want to make it crystal clear that my decision on ABM was not made on the basis of Republican versus Democrat.
Apr 17, 1969
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 612 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2962), section 406 of the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Control Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3886), and section 301 of…
Apr 17, 1969
I am not considering now the unilateral withdrawal of American troops from South Vietnam.
Apr 17, 1969
I do not foresee that likelihood and that will not be the objective of this administration.
Apr 17, 1969
The determination was made by members of the White House Staff that his appointment, in view of his very sincere beliefs opposing the ABM, would not be in the best interests of the overall administration position.
Apr 17, 1969
If the House and the Senate approve a direct election proposal for amending the Constitution, it will have my support.
Apr 16, 1969
I speak for all of my colleagues who have been candidates in thanking you for making it possible for us to reach more people to present our points of view, as you have.
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