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Gerald R. Ford Quotes: I think that sports, particularly football, gave me an opportunity to be out front, to be a leader, which helped me later on, when I got into politics.
         

I think that sports, particularly football, gave me an opportunity to be out front, to be a leader, which helped me later on, when I got into politics.


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This page presents the quote "I think that sports, particularly football, gave me an opportunity to be out front, to be a leader, which helped me later on, when I got into politics.". Author of this quote is Gerald R. Ford. This quote is about leader, football, sports, politics, opportunity,.