Word: identical
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Their special joy was intoning "the President wants ..." That was enough to persuade many doubters. Another line that gained currency was "I have a mandate from the Pres ident ..." What that meant nobody really knew, but it sounded authoritative. In case of defiance, the talk sometimes got rougher. One Nixon aide heard Ehrlichman bark: "If he won't do it, fire him." Another venomous official told doubtful minions: "Remember, you are all serving at my pleasure...
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