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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
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Box Number Folder Number Document Date Document Type Document Description
53
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n.d.
Report
Statements from former cabinet members
about RN. 5 pages.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Page 1 of 1
CALIFORNIANS WHO KNOW
ANSWER THESE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
ABOUT
CALIFORNIA NEXT GOVERNOR-
Is he a man of real intelligence, judgment and "know-how"?
Does he understand and support the principles of individual
opportunity, economic conservatism and fiscal responsibility?
Is he able to make decisions and carry out policies essential to the
growth and prosperity of our State?
What are the assets of his past experience which qualify him
to serve the interests of California?
Is his dedication to public service buttressed by a sense of fair-play,
honesty and selflessness?
DICK NIXON:
Among those most closely associated with Dick Nixon during his eight years
of service as Vice President of the United States -- men and women who
watched him work in the confines of Eisenhower Cabinet Meetings and Executive
Conferences and, therefore, are well qualified to assess his real competence
and performance - were a number of well-known California business and
civic leaders.
Their appraisal of Dick Nixon is of vital importance to the people of California
as they prepare to make their "Decision for Progress" on November 6
a
decision which will not only make Dick Nixon our next Governor, but will also
help California become first in opportunity, as well as in population.
Here is what these Californians -- fellow members of the Eisenhower team
who know Dick Nixon have to say about his ability, his philosophy and his
leadership:
"Our freedom is calling out in the land
today for sharp decisions and determined action
by all of those who would defend it
By long
service to his Country and proven administrative
experience, Dick Nixon has these qualities to
furnish broad leadership in handling the governor-
ship of the Union's most highly populated and
exciting state. "
Frank H. Higgins
Atherton, California
Former Assistant Secretary
of the Army
- 2 -
"Dick is, by experience, instinct and training,
a sound, 'conservative, fair, honest and representa-
tive American. He would serve and protect the
freedoms and interests of every individual citizen. "
-- John J. Allen, Jr.
Oakland, California
Former Under Secretary of Commerce
"Dick Nixon is eminently qualified to be Governor of
California. His work in Washington required much executive
'know-how' and ability. He is familiar with modern problems
at the local, state, national and international levels. With
this experience and knowledge he combines the knack of
getting along with people with the ability to get things done. "
-- Dana Latham
Los Angeles, California
Former Commissioner Internal
Revenue Service
"Richard Nixon has always had the highest respect
of citizens throughout the Country, for his intelligent
grasp of the process of government at all levels as well
as his brilliant understanding of vital issues. 11
-- Alice K. Leopold
San Francisco, California
Former Assistant to the Secretary
of Labor and Director of the
Women's Bureau
"California's explosive growth to its present position
as the most important state in the Union requires that we
elect a Governor with unusual qualifications. My close
association with Dick Nixon has convinced me that he has
exactly the qualities we need to guide our great State over
the next four years. "
-- Edson O. Sessions
Lafayette, California
Former Deputy Postmaster
General and later
Ambassador to Finland
- 3 -
"As Governor, Dick Nixon would, in matters
relating to the development of California's resources,
rely primarily on the State's capacity to finance
rather than abandon private or State rights to more
centralized power of the Federal Government in ex-
change for Federal subsidies. "
-- Karl Brandt
Palo Alto, California
Former Member, Council Economic Advisers
"Dick Nixon is strictly a conservative in economic affairs;
he has demonstrated his fiscal responsibility throughout his
whole political career. In human affairs, he is tolerant and
sympathetic, but always realistic and forthright. He has the
courage to stand up and fight for what he believes to be right
and to oppose what he thinks is wrong. In my book, Dick
Nixon has the intelligence, integrity and experience to serve
California best. 11
-- Harold C. McClellan
Los Angeles, California
Former Assistant Secretary
of Commerce
"California needs a man of first rate quality and
experience to lead its government. Dick Nixon's
strong character and decisive judgment give complete
assurance that the fight against communism and
governmental waste and strangulation will be con-
ducted vigorously and wisely. "
Andrew Downey Orrick
San Francisco, California
Former Member Securities and
Exchange Commission
"As a former Congressman and Senator of our great State,
and later as Vice President of the entire United States, Richard
Nixon is qualified as a statesman with unique experience. I
sincerely believe we should avail ourselves of his talents at
this time. 11
- - Irene Dunne
Beverly Hills, California
Former Member of the United
States Delegation to the
United Nations
- 4 -
"I believe Dick Nixon possesses the exceptional
qualities needed to lead the Nation's largest state
because I witnessed his performance as Vice President
in meetings of President Eisenhower's Cabinet
He has keen intellectual ability, great energy, excellent
judgment, and a vast knowledge of domestic problems.
"
-- Neil H. Jacoby
Los Angeles, California
Former Member President's Council
of Economic Advisers
"From the beginning, Dick Nixon's career has been
characterized by integrity, hard work, dedication and a
philosophy of responsible conservatism. His past record
of service to the Nation in the executive and legislative
branches qualifies him uniquely to bring to Sacramento the
caliber of executive leadership his native state needs so
desperately today. "
-- Thomas P. Pike
Los Angeles, California
Former Assistant Secretary
of Defense and later
Special Assistant to the
President
"The citizens of this State are exceedingly
fortunate that Richard M. Nixon is a Californian.
All voters can be proud that they have the opportunity
to elect as Governor in November this Californian
whom nearly half of the voters in the Country wanted
to elect President of the United States in 1960. "
-- George T. Moore
Arcadia, California
Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce
"I believe that Richard Nixon is the most qualified man
to be Governor of the great State of California. He possesses
outstanding qualities of leadership, combined with a thorough
knowledge of the State -- its needs, problems and potentials.
He is a vigorous young man of integrity, foresight and fortitude. "
-- Ivy Baker Priest
Beverly Hills, California
Former Treasurer of the
United States
- 5 -
"Dick Nixon is thorough in learning the facts
of a matter, intelligent and fair in arriving at a
decision, and effective and decisive in attaining
the desired goal once a course of action has been
determined.
-- Clarence Morse
San Francisco, California
Former Chairman Federal Maritime Board
"The understanding of government in its relationship
to people, the necessity for maintaining sound fiscal policies,
the ability to recruit capable personnel, are representative
of the assets which Dick Nixon can bring to California's State
Government, thus assuring continued growth and prosperity. "
-- Henry Kearns
Pasadena, California
Former Assistant Secretary
of Commerce
"Having had the privilege of working closely
with Dick Nixon for five years in Washington, I
believe he is admirably qualified to govern our Nation's
Number One State. He is sound, capable, honest,
sincere, and dedicated to public service. In all, he
possesses the ability to make the incisive judgments
which are the marks of a great leader and able administrator. "
-- Maurice H. Stans
Los Angeles, California
Former Director of the U. S. Budget
"Through Richard Nixon, California can not only live up
to its own responsibilities but, by its example, also show the
way to vital and dynamic contribution to the strength of the
Country as a whole. It is for these reasons that Dick Nixon
deserves our wholehearted support in the November election. "
-- James David Zellerbach
San Francisco, California
Former Ambassador to Italy