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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 15, 1973

THE AMERICAN spirit reflects contributions from every nation.

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Mar 15, 1973

The wilderness invokes contemplation and provides recreation, and the animal wildlife of America provides a fascinating dimension to our natural heritage which we know must be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

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Mar 15, 1973

Because the need is still great for better tools with which to do the job, I also urge the Congress once again to act promptly on my proposal to strengthen protection for hundreds of endangered species.

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Mar 15, 1973

But the charm of Irish culture has particularly warmed the hearts and hearths of this land.

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Mar 15, 1973

I ask all citizens to renew their efforts to preserve and enhance our natural environment, especially those areas now inhabited by our natural wildlife.

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Mar 14, 1973

I consider it the highest priority to get the pressure on prices down.

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Mar 14, 1973

We will cooperate; we will cooperate fully with the Senate, just as we did with the grand jury.

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Mar 14, 1973

We must not only concentrate on these efforts during this week but sustain them at high level throughout the year.

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Mar 14, 1973

I am also asking the Secretary of Labor to see to it that those public officials at national, State, and local levels who provide job placement, counseling, training, and retraining services accelerate their efforts to help older workers…

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Mar 14, 1973

This in no way, in no way, jeopardizes the peace in the area.

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Mar 14, 1973

If the Senate feels that they want a court test, we would welcome it.

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Mar 14, 1973

Our concern has also been expressed to other interested parties.

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Mar 13, 1973

The standard has become so vague in some instances that it has led to unconscionable abuse by defendants.

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Mar 13, 1973

America experienced a crime wave that threatened to become uncontrollable.

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Mar 13, 1973

This Nation has fought hard and sacrificed greatly to achieve a lasting peace in the world.

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Mar 13, 1973

I am proposing the re-institution of the death penalty for war-related treason, sabotage, and espionage.

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Mar 12, 1973

I would say that as I look at American diplomats in terms of their training, in terms of their ability, and in terms of their interest in the peoples of the countries to which they are accredited--I am speaking of our Foreign Service, our…

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Mar 12, 1973

There is perhaps if anything, one assignment that is more difficult for a woman than being the wife of a political figure and that is to be the wife of a diplomat.

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Mar 12, 1973

There is perhaps never a day that goes by in the White House that a reception doesn't take place.

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