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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.

Quotes by year · 1974–20064,312 total · peak 1976 (2421)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 798 quotes1976: 2,421 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 8 quotes1996: 56 quotes1997: 26 quotes1998: 26 quotes1999: 2 quotes2000: 4 quotes2001: 1 quote2002: 3 quotes2003: 9 quotes2004: 2 quotes2006: 4 quotes
Apr 30, 1975

The enactment of the bill as recommended by the Conference Report is the most expeditious method of obtaining funds which are now desperately needed for the care and transportation of homeless refugees.

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Apr 30, 1975

The Nation cannot afford to wait indefinitely for this much needed action.

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Apr 30, 1975

This bill would lead to constraints on production and result in loss of jobs in food-related industries.

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Apr 30, 1975

A top item on that agenda is the restoration of a dynamic and effective economy.

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Apr 30, 1975

It is fitting that we not lose sight of the continuing contributions this generation can make.

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Apr 30, 1975

We must make sure not to lose this great legacy of freedom, progress, and prosperity through apathy or indifference or even ignorance.

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Apr 30, 1975

I request that the House of Representatives act quickly to approve the Conference Report on H.R. 6096.

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Apr 30, 1975

The authority of this legislation, followed by appropriations as soon as possible, is necessary to continue this operation.

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Apr 30, 1975

There is, of course, in my opinion, two very critical areas where the consumer needs help: one, price; and two, quality.

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Apr 30, 1975

Despite the enormous material progress and individual freedom which we have attained in America, confidence in that system today is considerably lower than it should be.

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Apr 30, 1975

I urge everyone to participate in the efforts to achieve the goal of proclaiming a new Declaration of Rights and Obligations for Older Persons.

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Apr 30, 1975

I think are very important, as we continue the efforts that have been made, hopefully to expand them, to make sure, to make positive that the consumer is given the maximum protection by all agencies of the Federal Government.

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Apr 30, 1975

Older Americans... can contribute significantly to raising the quality of life for all Americans.

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Apr 30, 1975

I will direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make adjustments in price support loan rates for wheat, corn, soybeans, and other feed grains.

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Apr 30, 1975

Approval of this bill, therefore, would not be in the public interest.

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Apr 30, 1975

We must do everything possible to avoid increasing our dependence on imported oil in the months ahead.

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Apr 30, 1975

This solution has enabled us to keep on mutually agreeable trading terms with our best customers for American farm exports.

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Apr 30, 1975

It will also be your task, Rog, to help restore the confidence of the business community in government.

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