Political Quotes

Gerald Ford: “We are going to keep the Social Security Trust Fund strong so that Americans in your age group don't have to worry at…”

On the recordFebruary 18, 1976
We are going to keep the Social Security Trust Fund strong so that Americans in your age group don't have to worry at your age about the tremendous problems of catastrophic illness.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Harper's Acres Retirement Home in Keene

Share

More from Gerald Ford

Feb 1, 2006

Just for the gentleman from Florida, you are saying that these cuts that are being talked about today are imaginary, or are they real? And I would be happy to yield to the gentleman. Are they imaginary cuts or real cuts? Maybe we have got…

govinfo.gov
Dec 26, 2006

I was the sole person who had to make that decision. But, when you look back at the alternatives that I had, it was the right decision. And I have no question that it was the right thing to do then. And I'm more certain today.

transcripts.cnn.com
Sep 23, 2004

Folks who are enjoying part of this tax credit today, in 2005 will see that tax cut decrease or eliminated all together. Which, if I understand the definition of a tax increase, that indeed is a tax increase on people earning $11,000 a…

govinfo.gov
Dec 26, 2006

Do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation