Gerald Ford actually said...

I have concluded that such restraints would be contrary to the U.S. policy of promoting the development of an open, nondiscriminatory, and fair world economic system.

Context

Memorandum to the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations on Adjustment Assistance for the Footwear Industry.

04/18/1976

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