Gerald Ford actually said...

I have concluded that it is in the national interest to preserve the long-standing policy of generally prohibiting the employment of aliens from positions in the competitive service.

Context

Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on Citizenship Requirements for Federal Employment.

09/01/1976

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