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Gerald Ford: “I think age is a state of mind, obviously a state of health. I am in the early 60s. I feel as vigorous mentally and…”

On the recordDecember 31, 1974
I think age is a state of mind, obviously a state of health. I am in the early 60s. I feel as vigorous mentally and physically as I ever have at any time in my life. I don't think you should rule a person out just because they're – my particular age. On the other hand, I don't think you should rule out a younger person who by experience or intelligence or overall capability is a potential candidate.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Gerald Ford discusses the role of age in presidential elections and emphasizes that age should not disqualify a candidate.

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