Gerald Ford actually said...

S. 2081 would violate the principles of fiscal responsibility, minimum Federal regulation, separation of powers, and constitutional government, and accordingly, I withhold my approval.

Context

Memorandum of Disapproval of the Agricultural Resources Conservation Bill

10/19/1976

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