Gerald Ford actually said...

Unfortunately, the Congress attached to this desirable provision unacceptable tax riders which would grant windfall benefits to individuals already compensated for property losses resulting from certain disasters in 1972.

Context

Veto of Zinc Tariff Legislation Containing Tax Riders

11/25/1974

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