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Gerald Ford: “He is alive. Mr. McCain. In that the bill is alive, than I did some sense of exhilaration. So I also am very aware of…”

On the recordJune 10, 1998
He is alive. Mr. McCain. In that the bill is alive, than I did some sense of exhilaration. So I also am very aware of how difficult this agriculture--tobacco farmer issue is to the Senator from Kentucky. He and I have worked together for many, many years on many, many issues. I know the Senator from Kentucky and I have such a relationship that he will not be mistreated, given the consideration which he deserves on this issue.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the agriculture-tobacco farmer issue during a debate.

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