Gerald Ford actually said...

These are important measures which provide much needed help to our unemployed fellow citizens.

Statement on Signing Emergency Jobs, Unemployment Assistance and Compensation Legislation

12/30/1974

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I do hereby designate Wednesday, October 9, 1974, as Leif Erikson Day.

I am honored to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States.

Let us draw inspiration from the indomitable spirit and undaunting determination of Leif Erikson.

Federal employees, like all other citizens, are suffering financially from the current high level of inflation.