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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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Jun 11, 1972

The man best qualified, the first choice for the next Secretary of the Treasury would be George Shultz.

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Jun 11, 1972

These reports are from commissions that have been set up in the Pacific Northwest River Basins, the Souris-Red-Rainy River Basins, the Great Lakes Basin, the New England River Basins, and the Ohio River Basin and reflect the…

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Jun 11, 1972

They are also making studies that will promote effective solutions, with full recognition of the need both to preserve and to enhance the environment.

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Jun 11, 1972

The primary responsibility of each commission is to develop plans for the best use of its water and related land resources, and to recommend priorities for implementing its plans.

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Jun 11, 1972

The substantial number of programs which these commissions have already begun will help to meet both existing and emerging problems of water and land use within their regions.

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Jun 11, 1972

They are unique in that they are neither wholly Federal nor State, but rather jointly financed partnerships working to develop the resources of their respective regions.

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Jun 11, 1972

A great ship is not tested by smooth sailing, only by rough seas.

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Jun 11, 1972

I had great confidence in his intellectual capacity, in his honesty and his integrity, in his devotion to the law of this land, when I appointed him as Attorney General.

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Jun 11, 1972

The commissions provide an opportunity for all interested persons, especially the residents of the river basins, to contribute to water resource planning.

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Jun 11, 1972

I have respected him as an outstanding lawyer, as an outstanding State legislator, as an outstanding servant of the State of California as its director of the budget, and then as the director of the budget under George Shultz here in…

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Jun 11, 1972

We are very proud to have Caspar Weinberger as the new Director of the Office of Budget and Management.

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Jun 9, 1972

He has directed General Lincoln, the Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, to keep personally in touch with the situation and to ensure that all appropriate help is given.

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Jun 8, 1972

The United States is proud to be a charter member of the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

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Jun 8, 1972

The work of the International Agency for Research on Cancer during its relatively brief existence since 1965 has received wide recognition among the world leaders in cancer research.

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Jun 8, 1972

We are grateful to the Government of France for making it possible for the staff to have excellent physical facilities in which to conduct their urgently needed studies.

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Jun 8, 1972

Our own National Cancer Act of 1971 emphasizes the importance of supporting international programs as an essential component of the Cancer Study Program of the United States.

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Jun 8, 1972

His fervent dedication to peace and freedom will be a continuing inspiration to all of us.

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Jun 8, 1972

Success in this endeavor depends on a universal sharing of knowledge and collaborative attacks on cancer without regard to national boundaries or political divisions.

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Jun 8, 1972

John Paul Vann will be deeply missed, by the people of Vietnam who came to know and love him, and also by his fellow Americans who have taken such pride in his contributions.

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Jun 8, 1972

I pledge the strong and continuing support of my country to its important work.

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