Gerald Ford actually said...

There is no reason that older Americans should have to go broke just to get well or stay well in the United States of America.

Remarks to a Group of Senior Citizens in St. Petersburg

02/13/1976

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I pledge our full support to any constructive proposals to combat terrorism.

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