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.
I am delighted to welcome all of you in the Rose Garden at the White House.
Our commitments in Southeast Asia and elsewhere... are honored and will be honored.
Asian traditions have blended in this case very successfully with modern technology to produce a prosperous and a very progressive society.
We are here, all of us this evening, to welcome to Washington the very distinguished Prime Minister and Mrs. Lee of Singapore.
Singapore has compiled a tremendous reputation and record of accomplishment.
We are determined to deal affirmatively with those problems, and we will deal with them.
Success in the critical fight against recession and inflation requires the commitment and cooperation of each of us in this country.
There is hereby established the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
The Secretary of Commerce shall provide, in particular, for the performance of the following activities.
Section 9.11 of Civil Service Rule IX is amended by adding 'and the Small Business Administration' after 'Environmental Protection Agency.'
The Committee shall have primary continuing responsibility within the Executive Branch for monitoring the impact of foreign investment in the United States.
any income, estate, or gift tax return for the years 1955 to 1975, inclusive, shall, subject to the conditions imposed herein, during the Ninety-fourth Congress, be open to inspection by the Senate Committee on Government Operations
I hereby proclaim the month of May, 1975, as National Arthritis Month.
I urge the Congress to give prompt and favorable consideration to the draft bill.
I urge that existing agency communications media be used to convey the attached message to members of your organization.
All departments and agencies are directed to provide, to the extent permitted by law, such information and assistance as may be requested by the Committee or the Secretary of Commerce.
I am confident that we can achieve needed economies within the Government.
The prevention of the proliferation of nuclear weapons or the acquisition of nuclear explosive materials for possible nonpeaceful uses is a priority concern in my Administration.
Current laws provide ample authority to control the export and reexport of nuclear-related material, equipment and technology.
I think he represents the finest kind of service to the Government, the finest kind of dedication to the country.
He was known by both Americans and Israelis for his statesmanship, his gentle grace, and his commitment to peace.
Any person who likes to play golf and any person who smokes a pipe and any person who played football just can't be all bad.
Ambassador Keating has played a critical role in the formulation and execution of our policies in the Middle East.
George Shultz has made a tremendous contribution, over a long period of time, to good government.





