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On the recordMarch 1, 1976
I believe that looking into the future to ascertain when actions must be taken to meet carefully determined goals is essential.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Statement of Policy Under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974

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