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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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Nov 15, 1973

Let us rather pause to reflect with pride upon what we have done, asking God's blessings upon our efforts, and God's grace upon those who bravely place their lives at the service of peace for all mankind.

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Nov 15, 1973

On this Thanksgiving Day we mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy.

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Nov 15, 1973

I want to say that this is the first piece of legislation in this area that we have.

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Nov 15, 1973

Now, Therefore, I, Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America, in accordance with the wish of the Congress as expressed in Section 6103 of Title 5 of the United States Code, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 22, 1973…

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Nov 14, 1973

I believe in America, and I believe in America's real estate.

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Nov 14, 1973

And the reason realtors are good salesmen is that you believe in your product.

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Nov 14, 1973

It saw our prisoners of war returning home and, as one of them said, proud to return on their feet rather than on their knees.

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Nov 11, 1973

I wanted to refresh my recollection as to what was the precise and entire truth.

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Nov 11, 1973

It was during this process that I first became aware of the possibility that two of the 10 conversations in question had not been recorded.

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Nov 7, 1973

I have to get back to the White House to do some work before they turn off the lights.

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Nov 7, 1973

I have been trying to think how I could describe that character best.

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Nov 7, 1973

I have repeatedly warned that the problem might become a full-blown crisis.

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Nov 7, 1973

Recognizing that a more efficient use of our transportation resources is necessary, we should also provide additional authority to encourage greater use of funds from the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 for mass transit capital…

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Nov 6, 1973

He feels the action seriously undermines this Nation's ability to act decisively and convincingly in times of international crisis.

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Nov 6, 1973

The confidence of our allies in our ability to assist them will be diminished by the House's action.

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Nov 6, 1973

Because of the urgent need for an organization that would provide focused leadership for this effort, I am asking the Congress to consider my proposal for an Energy Research and Development Administration.

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Nov 6, 1973

We are heading toward the most acute shortages of energy since World War II.

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Nov 6, 1973

The Chairman of the Water Resources Council is designated and empowered to exercise, without the approval, ratification, or other action of the President, the approval function for standards and procedures vested in the President by…

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Nov 2, 1973

It is with these concerns in mind that I have today signed S. 2016, the Amtrak Improvement Act of 1973, despite my reservations about several aspects of this bill.

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