Gerald Ford actually said...

I propose that Congress delete the funds for these programs in FY 1977, and authorize funds for repair of the Belknap in the current transition quarter.

Context

Statement on Signing the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1977

07/13/1976

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