Political Quotes

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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Oct 28, 1960

Now I suppose somebody will say now, 'Mr. Nixon, you talked about a bedtime story. How about this one? Is this one?'

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Oct 28, 1960

At the present time the choice is clear and it's bigger than whether you're a Democrat or a Republican.

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Oct 28, 1960

I can assure you that Cabot Lodge and I will have only one obligation - that's to the people of America

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Oct 28, 1960

The young people around the world have the same hopes, the same aspirations

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Oct 28, 1960

He doesn't have a chance if we just stay true to the principles that built these highways, that built these shopping centers, that built the greatest country that the world has ever seen.

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Oct 28, 1960

I have seen the devastation that war brought to countries which felt it - World War II and Korea.

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Oct 27, 1960

We're going to have to have a better program in the field of medical care.

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Oct 27, 1960

The hope for peace is to be firm against those who threaten the peace so that they can't blackmail us.

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Oct 27, 1960

A mistake which might be perfectly well intentioned, from inexperience could plunge this Nation into war.

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Oct 27, 1960

I want to thank you for coming out in such tremendous numbers to welcome us as we come through this part of Illinois.

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Oct 27, 1960

There won't be any 7 o'clock breakfasts again if I become President

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Oct 27, 1960

We're the strongest nation in the world, and if we're firm for the right as they are firm for the wrong America and the cause of peace and freedom, for which we stand, will prevail.

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Oct 27, 1960

We've had enough talk about America being second in education.

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Oct 27, 1960

In every way I can spell it out that is the way to handle these problems.

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Oct 27, 1960

The way to correct them is to move forward with faith and confidence in the greatest country in the world.

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Oct 27, 1960

We are a progressive people who want to go forward and we know the way.

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