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Gerald Ford: “I HAVE signed pardons under the clemency program for 18 civilians who have never served in uniform.”

On the recordDecember 30, 1974
I HAVE signed pardons under the clemency program for 18 civilians who have never served in uniform.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Statement Announcing Presidential Clemency Decisions

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