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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 · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 799 quotes1976: 2,422 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 29 quotes1996: 121 quotes1997: 85 quotes1998: 96 quotes1999: 10 quotes2000: 16 quotes2001: 6 quotes2002: 5 quotes2003: 14 quotes2004: 4 quotes2005: 1 quote2006: 5 quotes
Feb 9, 1976

We will win this struggle, and we are winning it, by the patient and painstaking pursuit of our own national interest through continuing my present policy of peace through strength.

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Feb 8, 1976

I want to lighten the financial burden which now strikes after prolonged hospitalization.

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Feb 8, 1976

No one who is covered by Medicare would have to pay more than $500 a year for covered hospital or nursing home care.

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Feb 8, 1976

They have earned the right to live securely, comfortably, and independently.

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Feb 8, 1976

Society owes a very deep debt of gratitude to all older persons who have worked hard and contributed significantly to our Nation's progress.

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Feb 7, 1976

This President doesn't intend to participate in any unethical or illegal pressure on the Nuclear Regulatory Administration.

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Feb 7, 1976

I strongly feel that the deregulation of American natural gas is in the best interests of this country.

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Feb 7, 1976

I feel very strongly that way, and I think the negotiators ought to move and stop haggling and find the answers to the problems you are talking about.

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Feb 7, 1976

I want you to have real, permanent, challenging, satisfying jobs rather than temporary, dead end, make-work jobs provided by the Government.

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Feb 7, 1976

Self-confidence in America is vital to our national security and survival.

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Feb 7, 1976

I have strong feelings, as I said a moment ago, that we need 200 more nuclear power plants.

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Feb 7, 1976

I have an old adage that I follow--prepare for the worst because the best will take care of itself.

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Feb 7, 1976

I think those are very legitimate questions by responsible State legislators.

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Feb 7, 1976

The most important function of your education is to equip you for a satisfying job so that you can enjoy what life has to offer to you in the future.

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Feb 7, 1976

It really is a great pleasure to be here with you at this very historic and very exceptional University of New Hampshire.

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Feb 7, 1976

I believe in the final analysis the voters in New Hampshire will make a decision on the basis of policies.

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Feb 7, 1976

We are now at peace. Strengthening this peace remains our primary objective, and we will keep it as such.

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Feb 7, 1976

I think it has taken too long, but that is their responsibility.

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