Gerald Ford

It is important to deal strongly, fairly with them.

We are going to have the money out there; we are going to have the weapons.

Anyone further to the right than my philosophy, on a nationwide basis, can't win the general election.

Inflation is going down, employment is going up and unemployment is going down, and that is good for America.

You have my total, complete commitment that what I do, whether we get an agreement or don't, it will be in the best interest of the United States.

You have an unbelievably high veterans population in this part of Florida.

I think it is time people stop running down America.

My principal responsibility is to be President of the United States, and that takes a good bit of time.

I pledge to you this morning that I will continue to uphold that commitment.

It is obvious that there is a tremendous need.

I have been tremendously encouraged by the fine turnouts that I have received in Orlando, in Ft. Lauderdale, and elsewhere.

I think it is a good proposal, and I hope the Congress will respond to it.

I am proud to be an American, and I am proud of America just like you are.

I think the better way to solve unemployment is to make certain that the private sector of our economy gets some inspiration and some incentive.

I am going to be in this ball game up until the whistle blows, so I think we are going to win in Florida.

It is a proven program.

I think this is an excellent example of how government and the private sector can work together toward a common goal.

I think our foreign policy is strong and we are at peace because we are strong.

We must keep Federal spending within reasonable and affordable limits.

We have been working with the House and Senate committees, trying to get them to hold the hearings and to report the bill and to get action on the floor of the House, as well as the Senate.

I think we are trying to move ahead in conservation, in increased domestic production.

I fully agree with whatever the increases in social security benefits will be under the cost-of-living escalator clause.

Inflation is an insidious factor in our society.

Unchecked growth in Federal spending poses a threat to our economy and to the very people whom the Government is supposed to protect.

I think I will do well in Florida; number two, my campaign organization is in good shape.