Nixon

Nixon goes to China

A metaphor used when a political figure known for a particular stance or approach takes actions that promote peace with or favor the values of their traditional enemy or opponent. A reference to former US President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, which marked the beginning of improved diplomatic relations between the two countries. Prior to the visit, Nixon was renowned for his staunchly anti-communist position. Many view the healthcare-reform legislation as a "Nixon goes to China" moment for the notoriously anti-socialist governor.
See also: china, goes, Nixon

Nixon in China

A metaphor used when a political figure known for a particular stance or approach takes actions that promote peace with or favor the values of their traditional enemy or opponent. A reference to former US President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, which marked the beginning of improved diplomatic relations between the two countries. Prior to the visit, Nixon was renowned for his staunchly anti-communist position. Many view the healthcare-reform legislation as a "Nixon in China" moment for the notoriously anti-socialist governor.
See also: china, Nixon

Nixon to China

A metaphor used when a political figure known for a particular stance or approach takes actions that promote peace with or favor the values of their traditional enemy or opponent. A reference to former US President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, which marked the beginning of improved diplomatic relations between the two countries. Prior to the visit, Nixon was renowned for his staunchly anti-communist position. Many view the healthcare-reform legislation as the "Nixon to China" moment of the notoriously anti-socialist governor.
See also: china, Nixon

only Nixon could go to China

A phrase used to highlight a political leader's unique ability to accomplish something particularly daunting or taboo. It refers to US President Richard Nixon's landmark 1972 visit to Communist China, which established diplomatic relations between the two nations. With all of your connections, I think you'll be the first mayor to get a train station built in our town—only Nixon could go to China, right?
See also: china, could, go, Nixon
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References in periodicals archive
By 1973, Senate hearings had begun to draw out testimony implicating Nixon, himself, and investigations revealed further evidence of conspiracy, including long-withheld Watergate tapes over which Nixon fired the case's special prosecutor.
This Day In Market History: Richard Nixon Announces Resignation
Locker draws from transcripts of tapes from the Nixon White House.
Haig's Coup; How Richard Nixon's Closest Aide Forced Him from Office
The same morning, Nixon was among the counsel of record in a dispute involving a sizeable bequest to the University of Missouri, though an attorney from a different firm argued the case.
Nixon relishes new role as advocate
My sister on and off screen, you have my love, support and vote," the Divorce star wrote, encouraging followers to read more and donate at Nixon's official campaign page.
Sarah Jessica Parker endorses Cynthia Nixon's bid
Like much secret diplomacy, Nixon's use of back channels was far from perfect but suited the needs of the moment.
Nixon's Back Channel to Moscow: Confidential Diplomacy and Detente
Nixon left California for law school at Duke, which offered him a full ride but whose degree back then, even though he finished first in his class, did not open doors at the best New York firms.
THE STRIVER
The liberal Republican was pleased that the presidential administration of Richard Nixon was giving the "action" to the liberals, despite the staunch conservative rhetoric emanating from the White House.
Nixon's populist path
Nixon's defiance was direct, and the result was disastrous.
A long way from Comey to Watergate
Trump, like Nixon, may well be guilty of grave impeachable offenses -- even graver offenses than Nixon's.
A long way from Comey to Watergate
Nixon had been staying at a physical rehabilitation facility in Haverford, Pennsylvania, and was hoping to gain strength to go on a tour for a book she recently finished, the (http://bigstory.ap.org/article/5375915d8ce1450bbb30e601e68a7f80/all-my-children-creator-agnes-nixon-dies-93) Associated Press reports.
Stars React To 'All My Children' Creator's Death
Trump, we must support trade, but I agree we need fair trade," Nixon said, according to an audio recording of the event obtained by the Texas Tribune.
At San Antonio Fundraiser, Trump Is Prodded On Immigration, Trade
Professor Gellman's jumbo tome (791 pages, including notes, bibliography, and index) is intended as the definitive revisionist history of the Eisenhower administration, with special emphasis on the relationship between the president and his vice president, Richard Nixon. Gellman claims that most of the writing about that relationship has been wrong and biased.
Ike and Dick
Votaw has worked at Voth Nixon Group since 2003 and has been instrumental in establishing the company's solid position within the asset management and investment industry.
Frank Votaw, Chief Operating Officer of Voth Nixon Group, Announces Retirement