Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 31, 1976
When I took the oath of office in August of 1974, I said I had not been elected by your ballots, but I asked that you confirm me by your prayers.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Remarks on the Eve of the Presidential Election

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