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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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Mar 19, 1969

The Board shall have a staff headed by an Executive Secretary, who shall be appointed by the President and shall receive such compensation and allowances, consonant with law, as may be prescribed by the Board.

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Mar 19, 1969

The members of the Board shall receive such compensation and allowances, consonant with law, as may be prescribed hereafter.

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Mar 19, 1969

Members of the Board shall be appointed by the President from among persons outside the Government, qualified on the basis of knowledge and experience in matters relating to the national defense and security.

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Mar 19, 1969

There is hereby established the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, hereinafter referred to as 'the Board'.

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Mar 17, 1969

But we also present it to you because you, his mother and father, contributed so much to this fine young man in the background that you provided for him.

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Mar 17, 1969

Mrs. Newlin, there is very little I can add to that citation, but we do want you to know that the people of this country are grateful for the sacrifice of your son.

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Mar 17, 1969

I urge business, labor, agricultural, educational, professional, and civic groups, as well as the people of the United States generally, to observe World Trade Week with gatherings, discussions, exhibits, ceremonies, and other appropriate…

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Mar 17, 1969

The fundamental objective of the United States is a world of enduring peace and justice, in which the differences that separate nations can be resolved without resort to war.

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Mar 17, 1969

The United States hopes that the international political situation will evolve in a way which will permit such talks to begin in the near future.

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Mar 17, 1969

Our national trade policy supports the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and other international institutions that seek new ways to facilitate the fair exchange of goods between nations.

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Mar 17, 1969

The United States Delegation will continue to press for an agreement to cut off the production of fissionable materials for weapons purposes and to transfer such materials to peaceful purposes.

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Mar 17, 1969

By reducing barriers to trade the United States and its trading partners have contributed to the growth of the world economy.

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Mar 17, 1969

New markets abroad create new jobs at home; new avenues of world trade run parallel to new roads to world peace.

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Mar 17, 1969

Our immediate objective is to leave behind the period of confrontation and to enter an era of negotiation.

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Mar 17, 1969

The United States Delegation should join with other delegations in exploring any proposals or ideas that could contribute to sound and effective arms control relating to these weapons.

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Mar 17, 1969

We cannot have realistic hopes for significant progress in the control of arms if the policies of confrontation prevail throughout the world as the rule of international conduct.

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Mar 17, 1969

The United States supports the conclusion of a comprehensive test ban adequately verified.

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Mar 17, 1969

There is a clear interrelationship between America's economic health and that of the rest of the world.

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Mar 17, 1969

In view of the great importance which I attach to the work of the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Conference in Geneva, I wish to address directly to you, as the new Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and the head of our…

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Mar 17, 1969

In carrying out these instructions, the United States Delegation should keep in mind my view that efforts toward peace by all nations must be comprehensive.

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Mar 17, 1969

As we work toward freer trade, we recognize that our greatest strength lies in the traditional competitive urge of American business and labor.

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Mar 17, 1969

The task of the Delegation of the United States to the disarmament conference is to serve these objectives by pursuing negotiations to achieve concrete measures which will enhance the security of our own country and all countries.

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Mar 17, 1969

I have decided that the Delegation of the United States should take these positions at the Conference.

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