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Gerald Ford: “I am gratified to sign the legislation authorizing me to create such a council.”

On the recordAugust 23, 1974
I am gratified to sign the legislation authorizing me to create such a council.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Statement on the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act

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