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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 150 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Nixon was strongly against terrorism and would likely support the idea of denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism. This is in line with his overall approach to foreign policy, which was focused on negotiation and strategic alliances. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Nixon's foreign policy was more about maintaining a balance and focusing on negotiation and diplomacy. He may not have felt a strong need to drastically increase or decrease foreign aid spending. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Nixon's foreign policy was pragmatic and not strictly tied to human rights issues. However, he would likely support the idea of using aid as a tool to encourage better human rights practices. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease

Nixon was more focused on negotiation and diplomacy rather than foreign aid. He also faced economic challenges at home, which may have led him to prioritize domestic spending over foreign aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

While Nixon did face economic challenges at home, he did not necessarily tie these to foreign aid spending. However, he may have agreed with the idea of reducing foreign aid in order to address domestic economic issues. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Increase

While Nixon did not completely oppose foreign aid, he was more focused on 'peace through negotiation' rather than increasing foreign aid spending. He also had a more pragmatic approach to foreign policy, which may not necessarily involve increasing foreign aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Nixon did not believe in completely cutting off foreign aid. He believed in the strategic use of aid as a tool of diplomacy, as seen in his policy of detente with the Soviet Union and opening relations with China. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,200 voters that identify as Republican.

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