Gerald Ford

One of the reasons America is strong, free, and secure as a nation is because of men like Eddie Hebert in the Congress of the United States.

MRS. FORD and I join with the people of New York State and with all Americans who cherish a free and vigorous press in mourning the passing of Franklin Rockefeller Little.

His expert and incisive commentary on the major issues of his time was his trademark.

An outstanding public servant, a man who never lost the reporter's instinct for news, Franklin Little has left a great void in his own profession and in the State and Nation he served with such distinction.

In John Robson I think we will have a Chairman who will do an outstanding job.

It performs, in my judgment, a very useful function, a very vital part of our transportation system.

It is my judgment that the American commercial airline industry is one of the very best.

Congratulations again, John.

We welcome your commitment to change through peaceful negotiations and understanding between the parties concerned.

Africans must know that America is a true and concerned friend, reliable both in word as well as in deed.

I am convinced if we join together, those from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, those from my State of Michigan, and the millions and millions around the United States, as well as around the world, if we join in unity in the next 100…

Patient diplomacy will bear great fruit, and we promise our continued efforts and our support as you seek, with others, to resolve these problems at the conference table.

America stands ready to help the emerging countries, the emerging nations, and to provide what assistance we can.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are sacred rights, not to be given or not to be taken by shifting winds or changing moods.

We view the coming independence of Mozambique, Angola, and the island territories with great satisfaction.

Your leadership has made your young nation an example of respect and admiration throughout the world.

The volley fired here at Concord two centuries ago, 'the shot heard round the world,' still echoes today on this anniversary.

America knows and respects you, Mr. President.

I feel sure, Mr. President, that our common problems can best be resolved by a little competition on the links.

Let me propose a toast to you, to the Republic of Zambia, and to the continuing excellent relations between our two countries.

You have given to the rest of America the guidance and the inspiration to make our Bicentennial what it ought to be.

Your visit to Washington is a mark of friendship that has existed between our two nations since Zambia gained her independence in 1964.

Nothing, then, is unchangeable but the inherent and inalienable rights of man.

Freedom was nourished in American soil because the principles of the Declaration of Independence flourished in our land.

We should be proud of this two centuries of effort and accomplishment.