Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 1976
And I know that he will have the full confidence of the American people, based on his outstanding record and all of the other accomplishments and achievements that will be evident to everyone.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Elliot L. Richardson as Secretary of Commerce

Share & report

More from Gerald Ford

Jan 13, 1977

When I took office in 1974, I found many of our regulatory laws outdated and unintelligible.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 13, 1977

I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 9, 1977

The appointment of a Command Pilot, Pilot or Mission Specialist candidate to a position in the Space Shuttle Astronaut Program may be converted to career or career-conditional appointment if certain conditions are met.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 9, 1977

Excellence has its own reward, not only to those who strive for it but also to the free society which encourages it.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation