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Connally Says He Can Back Any GOP Nominee
Former Texas governor John B. Connally told a Cedar Rapids audience he can support any Republican nominee who provides needed leadership. He denied presidential ambitions and urged focus on issues while criticizing government growth and budget expansion. He predicted Ford may face Reagan and called for energy and welfare reforms, cautioning about party confidence and national debt.
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