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1976 Republican Primary Results:

Ronald Reagan: 1,105 delegates; ~5,190,121

Gerald Ford: 1,094 delegates; ~5,100,000

Ronald Reagan Acceptance Speech Excerpt: August 19, 1976

[Applause/cheers]

"Thank you... thank you, I... I'm warmed! Really!"

[Applause dies down]

"I want to extend my thanks to those who have helped me: my beloved wife, Nancy, and our children. They have stood by me all these years, and my love and cherish for them is unending."

[Applause]

"I also want to thank the Governor of Pennsylvania, Richard Schweiker, for accepting the call of duty to be our country's next Vice President."

[Applause]

"But, leaving the best for last, I must thank a brave man, a war hero, a Congressman, and our leader: Gerald Ford!"

[Applause/jeers]

"Come on down, Jerry! Give us a speech!"

[President and First Lady Ford go on stage, shake hands with Governor and Ms Reagan]

"Thank you... thank you."
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