Gerald Ford actually said...

The social and economic progress to which they aspire cannot come without the political equality of statehood.

Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate Submitting Proposed Puerto Rico Statehood Legislation

01/13/1977

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Preparedness preserves peace, weakness invites war.

I think the American people will be the winners, Helen.

I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to acceptance, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 197...

The Bicentennial Land Heritage Program will significantly influence the future of the 31-million acre National Park System.