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Gerald Ford: “I reaffirm my commitment to that $60 billion ceiling and urge in strongest possible terms its acceptance by Congress.”

On the recordApril 29, 1975
I reaffirm my commitment to that $60 billion ceiling and urge in strongest possible terms its acceptance by Congress.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Statement Urging Congressional Adoption of a Federal Spending Ceiling

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