He was not looking forward to having to repair the downed power lines after the wind storm.

1794 November 19, George Washington, speech, George Washington's Sixth State of the Union Address,
When we call to mind the gracious indulgence of Heaven by which the American people became a nation; when we survey the general prosperity of our country, and look forward to the riches, power, and happiness to which it seems destined, with the deepest regret do I announce to you that during your recess some of the citizens of the United States have been found capable of insurrection.

To such verification, however, we may look forward with reasonable confidence, for Einstein has deduced from the principle of relativity, together with the electromagnetic theory, a number of striking consequences which are remarkably self-consistent.

1961 January 17, Dwight D. Eisenhower, speech, Eisenhower's farewell address,
Now, on Friday noon, I am to become a private citizen. I am proud to do so. I look forward to it.

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