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Gerald Ford: The reduction of agency backlogs and delays seems to be the highest priority for everyone here.

On the recordApril 7, 1976
The reduction of agency backlogs and delays seems to be the highest priority for everyone here.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Remarks at a Meeting With Regulatory Agency Chairmen and Administration Officials on Regulatory Reform.

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