10/15/1976
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"I deem it necessary and appropriate to impose the restrictions hereinafter proclaimed on imports of cattle, beef, veal, swine, and pork."
"I want to take this opportunity to express my own lasting gratitude."
"I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including Section 201(a) (2) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ..."
"I accept your request."