Gerald Ford: “That would suit me fine, but I am trying to be--like my daddy told me…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 1995

That would suit me fine, but I am trying to be--like my daddy told me, ``When you sell it and they ask you when do you want to be paid for it, say right now is fine.'' I have tried to accommodate the leader. Now you are trying to stick me over to tomorrow and divide me up. Let us debate it tonight and put the vote off until tomorrow. But do not have it too early. Those fellows over at the press dinner probably are going to have such a good time they will want to sleep in the morning.

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Gerald Ford

Republican · Michigan

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Discussing scheduling for a debate and vote during a House session.

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