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Gerald Ford: “I have strongly opposed court-ordered forced busing to achieve racial balance.”

On the recordMay 21, 1976
I have strongly opposed court-ordered forced busing to achieve racial balance.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Exchange With Reporters on Arrival at Medford, Oregon.

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