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Gerald Ford: “I do not believe that a mandatory program is wise public policy.”

On the recordOctober 17, 1976
I do not believe that a mandatory program is wise public policy.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Memorandum of Disapproval of the Bill Providing for Mandatory Inspection of Rabbit Meat.

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