On the recordOctober 2, 1973
As far as I am concerned, I will make no decision with regard to supporting or opposing any one of these candidates until they have been tried in the field of battle.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAs far as I am concerned, I will make no decision with regard to supporting or opposing any one of these candidates until they have been tried in the field of battle.
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