Gerald Ford actually said...

I am highly honored and consider it a great personal privilege to have the opportunity of participating in this ceremony where Dr. Aguirre will become the Commissioner of Education.

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Remarks at the Swearing In of Edward Aguirre as Commissioner of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

10/17/1976

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