Gerald Ford actually said...

A fundamental fact of human history is precisely this: Nations which cannot impose on themselves a disciplined management of their fiscal and monetary affairs are doomed to economic disorder and widespread inflation.

Context

Remarks Concluding the Summit Conference on Inflation

09/27/1974

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