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.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
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.
The Nation cannot afford to wait indefinitely for this much needed action.
This bill would lead to constraints on production and result in loss of jobs in food-related industries.
A top item on that agenda is the restoration of a dynamic and effective economy.
It is fitting that we not lose sight of the continuing contributions this generation can make.
We must make sure not to lose this great legacy of freedom, progress, and prosperity through apathy or indifference or even ignorance.
I request that the House of Representatives act quickly to approve the Conference Report on H.R. 6096.
The authority of this legislation, followed by appropriations as soon as possible, is necessary to continue this operation.
There is, of course, in my opinion, two very critical areas where the consumer needs help: one, price; and two, quality.
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.
I urge everyone to participate in the efforts to achieve the goal of proclaiming a new Declaration of Rights and Obligations for Older Persons.
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.
Older Americans... can contribute significantly to raising the quality of life for all Americans.
I will direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make adjustments in price support loan rates for wheat, corn, soybeans, and other feed grains.
Approval of this bill, therefore, would not be in the public interest.
We must do everything possible to avoid increasing our dependence on imported oil in the months ahead.
This solution has enabled us to keep on mutually agreeable trading terms with our best customers for American farm exports.
It will also be your task, Rog, to help restore the confidence of the business community in government.





