Political Quotes

On the recordApril 25, 1976
Today, more Americans are gainfully employed than ever before in the 200 years of our national history.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.

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