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Gerald Ford: “That is why, as an old Scout who still tries to live by the Scout laws and the Scout oath, with no apologies, I am proud…”

On the recordDecember 1, 1974
That is why, as an old Scout who still tries to live by the Scout laws and the Scout oath, with no apologies, I am proud and honored to accept this award tonight.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Remarks at the Boy Scouts' Annual Awards Dinner

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