Gerald Ford actually said...

And I know that he will have the full confidence of the American people, based on his outstanding record and all of the other accomplishments and achievements that will be evident to everyone.

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Remarks at the Swearing In of Elliot L. Richardson as Secretary of Commerce

02/01/1976

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