Political Quotes

Gerald Ford: “The one thing that I learned in the hard contest once every 2 years is that prospects for victory are seldom so bleak or…”

On the recordApril 14, 1975
The one thing that I learned in the hard contest once every 2 years is that prospects for victory are seldom so bleak or so good as they seem.
Said by
Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Annual Republican Party Senate-House Fundraising Dinner

Share

More from Gerald Ford

Dec 26, 2006

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

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 9, 2004

President Reagan led the nation with resolve and courage. He showed these same qualities in his battle against Alzheimer's disease. President Reagan will be remembered for many things--a great communicator, devoted husband and an…

govinfo.gov
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
Jun 5, 2003

Check 21 is pretty simple in what it does. It just modernizes the Nation's check payment system and tries to keep up with all the new technologies in the 21st century.

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation