Gerald Ford actually said...

There are very, very few public officials who have so successfully combined the serious duties of statesmanship with the good humor and the good grace which are Hugh Scott's trademarks.

Context

Remarks at a Reception in Philadelphia Honoring Senator Hugh Scott.

05/17/1975

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