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Gerald Ford

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Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from August 9, 1974, to January 20, 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Ford was born in Michigan and previously served as the U.S. House of Representatives member from 1949 to 1973. He also held the position of House Minority Leader from 1965 until he became President. Ford is particularly known for his efforts to heal the nation following the Watergate scandal and for his controversial decision to pardon former President Richard Nixon.

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Feb 17, 1976

I believe this Treaty will promote United States interests and objectives relating to Spain and western security.

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Feb 16, 1976

I believe that anybody to the right of me, Democratic or Republican, can't win a national election.

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Feb 16, 1976

Most duck hunters should be willing to pay up to $10 for a stamp to help pay the cost of conserving this resource.

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Feb 16, 1976

I am absolutely convinced he will perform superbly as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Feb 16, 1976

I am disappointed that the Congress did not accept certain administration recommendations regarding this legislation.

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Feb 16, 1976

There won't be any abuses, and the people, if there are any abuses, will be held accountable.

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Feb 16, 1976

I HAVE today approved H.R. 5608, a bill which provides for the continued authorization of funds with which to purchase wetlands for the protection of migratory waterfowl.

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Feb 16, 1976

The overriding task now is to rebuild the confidence as well as the capability of our intelligence services.

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Feb 15, 1976

The Commission has become the chief instrument for achieving clean Federal elections in 1976.

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Feb 15, 1976

I think we also owe a debt of gratitude to the private organizations in this country that have likewise responded.

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Feb 15, 1976

This cannot be tolerated; there must be no retreat from our commitment to clean elections.

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Feb 15, 1976

Young people, in particular, appear cynical and alienated from our Government and our legal system.

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Feb 15, 1976

For millions and millions of young Americans, the cornerstone of their tomorrow will be you.

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Feb 15, 1976

I do see the Honor Society's requirements--service, scholarship, leadership, and character.

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Feb 15, 1976

But we must not allow our divergent views to disrupt the approaching elections.

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Feb 15, 1976

It is fitting that we should consider where we have been and where we are going.

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Feb 15, 1976

We cannot perpetuate our value system merely by telling our children that it is good.

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Feb 15, 1976

Education really relies on people--on the teachers who work in the schools.

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