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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Nov 2, 1972

Shall it be peace with surrender or peace with honor? I say peace with honor for America.

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Nov 2, 1972

Our campaign against drug abuse is 11 times bigger than it was 4 years ago.

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Nov 2, 1972

John Chafee, without question, is a man who was born to be in public service.

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Nov 2, 1972

It is also very heartening to know that out here in the middle of this country there are a people--a people who are strong, a people who have backbone, a people who will stand up for America.

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Nov 2, 1972

Oklahoma is one State that I have always carried, and we are not going to start losing it now.

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Nov 2, 1972

Let me simply summarize by saying my hopes, I think, are yours.

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Nov 2, 1972

Let me say this: I want all of you to know, I have sat for long days, day on day, in negotiations at the highest level in Peking and Moscow.

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Nov 2, 1972

No American family should be denied access to adequate medical care because of inability to pay.

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Nov 2, 1972

We have made a breakthrough in the negotiations which will lead to peace.

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Nov 1, 1972

The details can make the difference between an agreement that collapses and an agreement that lasts.

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Nov 1, 1972

We want peace--peace with honor, peace fair to all, and a peace that will last.

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Nov 1, 1972

We are going to sign the agreement when the agreement is right, not one day before.

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Nov 1, 1972

I believe government should free the energies of people to build for themselves and their communities.

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Nov 1, 1972

I believe in keeping the promises I make, and making only those promises I am confident I can keep.

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