Oct 31, 1976
I said, what can we do to help you, and that is the way I want to be your President.
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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Oct 31, 1976
I stand for lower taxes, a balanced budget, lower Federal spending, beating inflation, and peace and liberty for the United States of America.
Oct 31, 1976
But tonight America is strong, America is free, America is on the move.
Oct 31, 1976
Tomorrow, yes, I want your prayers for confirmation, but tomorrow I ask that you confirm me with your votes, and I won't let you down.
Oct 31, 1976
I can stand here and say with good conscience that President Ford stands for the little taxpayer and President Ford is against the big tax spender.
Oct 31, 1976
When I took the oath of office in August of 1974, I said I had not been elected by your ballots, but I asked that you confirm me by your prayers.
Oct 31, 1976
Jerry Ford is for the little taxpayer, and he is opposed to the big tax spender.
Oct 31, 1976
I am proud to stand before you and say that I am the first President since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can go to the American people to seek their support and say America is at peace.
Oct 30, 1976
We are going to see to it that the criminal element in this country goes into prison and the victims of crime are protected.
Oct 30, 1976
It means that we have got to preserve our form of government, our free enterprise system.
Oct 30, 1976
You have not confirmed me by your ballots. I ask that you confirm me by your prayers.
Oct 30, 1976
I stand for tax reduction, I stand for fiscal responsibility, I stand for a smaller government, I stand for a strong nation to keep the peace.
Oct 30, 1976
I will not be satisfied until we have a job for every American who wants a job in the next 4 years.
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