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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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Oct 22, 1972

I say that an initiative that will have Russian doctors and Chinese doctors and American doctors working together is good, because the genius that will find the answer to that dread disease and other diseases, it may not be in America, it…

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Oct 22, 1972

I am determined that we must build a world order in which differences between governments do not make it impossible for people to be friends.

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Oct 22, 1972

Beginning next year, Federal statistics on the Nassau-Suffolk metropolitan area will begin to be published, and the Federal recognition of this dynamic two-county area as a unique population and economic center will become official.

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Oct 22, 1972

I want you, all of us in this country and this great rally, to address ourselves to the hopes and to the dreams that unite America, that unite us, whatever our party, whatever our background.

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Oct 22, 1972

Let me say, when I hear 'Four More Years' this is my goal and I hope it is yours: Let's make the next 4 years the best 4 years in America's history.

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Oct 22, 1972

But what is really important is you, the party workers, the people who come from the ranks of labor, the people who come, who participate in politics, from any other group, but who get behind the candidate.

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Oct 22, 1972

I just want to say that several people have said 'Good luck in the election,' and in return, I want to say good luck to the Tuckshoe Tigers in their next game.

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Oct 22, 1972

Speaking for the American people, I say today that the vast majority of us have never been prouder of our country's nearly 29 million veterans, whether they are the survivors of World War I or the outstanding young men who have served in…

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Oct 22, 1972

Instead of having all of this talk about providing amnesty for those that desert America, let's honor those who served America, the millions.

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Oct 22, 1972

What I am saying to you here now is: The vital importance is to get out the vote, to get it out up and down the line.

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Oct 22, 1972

Let a man or woman, regardless of his background, go as high as he can. That is the way to build a great economy in America.

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Oct 22, 1972

As American troops return home with honor from another distant conflict, the hope is strong for a full generation of peace.

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Oct 22, 1972

Give them the backing and the respect they deserve for the job that they do.

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Oct 22, 1972

This Administration believes deeply in the strengths and wisdoms which are found on the local levels of America.

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Oct 22, 1972

I pledge to you, we shall keep the United States in a position second to none in its national defense, because we know we will use it for peace.

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Oct 22, 1972

As President, however, I must continually look at the total impact of Congressional action.

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Oct 22, 1972

Each year we set aside a special day to salute our veterans--to pay our tribute to the millions of quiet, undemanding heroes who have served so that other generations might be spared war's anguish and destruction.

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Oct 22, 1972

I am going to use every weapon at my command to hold spending in this fiscal year as close as possible to $250 billion-so that we will not have a new wave of crippling inflation and there will be no need for higher taxes.

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Oct 22, 1972

No one who is able to work shall find it more profitable to go on welfare than to go to work.

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Oct 22, 1972

We have made great progress, great progress particularly in this last year toward a goal that all Americans want, and that is peace in the whole world.

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Oct 22, 1972

Four years ago, at your age, you could not vote. But predictions were made that the young voters will be on the other side. Let me say a majority of America's young voters are going to be on our side this year.

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