Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 25, 1976
We ought to focus on trying to improve the quality of life for our 215 million Americans.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Northbrook, Illinois

Share

More from Gerald Ford

Jun 22, 2004

I join with all of my colleagues in expressing my condolences and appreciation for the enormous contributions over the years that Mr. Charles made to American music. As many of the Members know, and as has been touched on already this…

govinfo.gov
Dec 7, 2000

I would hope that we can deal with what some of the realities are here. There is going to be a closing statement where some of these matters will be discussed, but we cannot reach a compromise nor can we advance government if leaders on…

govinfo.gov
Feb 13, 2002

I know the gentleman made the point about the Democratic Party, but was not the gentleman quoted in the front page of one of our local newspapers here on the Hill urging us not to consider a telecom bill because it would hurt campaign…

govinfo.gov
May 9, 2003

this debate has boiled down to simply a difference in priorities. I agree with a lot of my colleagues that a tax cut is probably needed; but we followed the advice of the other side of the aisle 2 years ago, and we have heard my…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation