it took Nixon to 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. Prior to the visit, Nixon was renowned for his staunchly anti-communist position. With all of your connections, I think you'll be the first mayor to get a train station built in our town—it took Nixon to go to China, right? A: "I have a relationship with both sides and am determined to get them to work together." B: "I have faith in you. It took Nixon to go to China, after all." A: "Do you really think she'll be able to institute a new policy that benefits all Americans?" B: "I really do. It took Nixon to go to China, right?"
Nixon goes to China
A metaphor used when a political figure known for a particular stance or approach takes action that promotes peace with or favors 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.
Nixon in China
A metaphor used when a political figure known for a particular stance or approach takes action that promotes peace with or favors 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.
Nixon to China
A metaphor used when a political figure known for a particular stance or approach takes action that promotes peace with or favors 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.
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?
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