Gerald Ford actually said...

I proposed to the Congress that we make it a mandatory certain penalty for anybody who commits a crime while in the possession of a firearm.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Public Forum in Indianapolis.

04/21/1976

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We can help ourselves only if we are considerate and only if we are helpful to others.

I share the concern of the Congress and the people about the problem of alcohol and drug abuse among our Nation's youth.

This will provide more economical and higher quality development of educational and demonstrational materials.

It includes alcohol education explicitly as a part of the program.