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We . . . declared our independence 200 years ago, and we are not about to lose it now to paper shufflers and computers.

Gerald R. Ford

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Gerald R. Ford
Age: 93 †
Born: 1913
Born: July 14
Died: 2006
Died: December 26
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The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.
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I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me.
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