Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 6, 1975
Sports are not only a preparation for life, their spirit is part of the very essence of the American competitive system.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Remarks at the Annual Honors Luncheon of the National Collegiate Athletic Association

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