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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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May 24, 1974

I want to talk with you directly about the economic problems we have been experiencing in recent months and the directions we plan to take in the future.

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May 24, 1974

They, too, have preserved our freedom; they, too, are helping to create a future free of war.

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May 23, 1974

But his memory will live on for generations to come in the music with which he enriched his Nation.

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May 23, 1974

The wit, taste, intelligence, and elegance that Duke Ellington brought to his music have made him, in the eyes of millions of people both here and abroad, America's foremost composer.

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May 23, 1974

One of the most memorable dates of my first term as President was April 29, 1969.

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May 21, 1974

It is obvious that the subpoenaed diaries are intended to be used to identify even more Presidential conversations, as a basis for yet additional subpoenas.

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May 21, 1974

Consolidation of present funding procedures is essential if the Federal Government is to be a source of assistance rather than a bottleneck in the funding of elementary, secondary, and adult educational programs.

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May 21, 1974

This bill responds to a vital need of the American people, and it demonstrates that the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local authorities, is ready and able to provide compassionate assistance to the victims of natural…

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May 21, 1974

I previously indicated my intention to veto the committee version of S. 1539.

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May 21, 1974

Since taking office, I have had to declare over 180 major disasters in 42 States.

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May 21, 1974

The Congress, while altering the particulars of some of my proposals, has incorporated in this bill the essential features of a sound disaster assistance program.

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May 21, 1974

[C]ontinuing ad infinitum the process of yielding up additional conversations in response to an endless series of demands would fatally weaken this office not only in this Administration but for future Presidencies as well.

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May 21, 1974

They don't want to move, but they cannot stay unless they have jobs.

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May 21, 1974

I HAVE today signed S. 3062, the Disaster Relief Act amendments of 1974.

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May 21, 1974

But the most important thing I find in all of these areas is the problem of jobs.

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May 21, 1974

I am disheartened by the action taken in the Senate Monday on the education amendments of 1974.

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May 21, 1974

The amount of Federal assistance given to disaster victims has been greatly expanded, and this Administration has made every effort to provide this aid more equitably and expeditiously.

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May 21, 1974

I congratulate the Congress for acting speedily and responsibly in responding to the needs of those who are suffering as a result of the recent tornadoes--and of those who may face similar problems in the future.

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May 21, 1974

I guess you had good bipartisan support for this legislation.

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May 21, 1974

I am hopeful that the difficulties presented by the Senate bill can be resolved in conference, so that we can get on with the vital business of helping local school boards provide the best possible education for all of America's children.

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May 21, 1974

I must once again state my unequivocal opposition to forced busing for the purpose of achieving racial balance.

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May 20, 1974

I urge the Congress to act upon these proposals in the same spirit.

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May 20, 1974

I hereby create a Board, of three members, to be appointed by me, to investigate this dispute.

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May 20, 1974

The Board shall report its finding to the President with respect to this dispute within thirty days from the date of this order.

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