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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.

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May 1, 1975

I have found that there is a tendency, not just in education but in other areas, to have a repetition of individuals who serve on one commission or another be reappointed or appointed to other groups.

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May 1, 1975

The humanitarian role of today's aviators, including the piloting of helicopters and big airlift missions, are often vital to life.

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Apr 30, 1975

The pending upturn will result in greater demand for imported oil.

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Apr 30, 1975

Prospects for farmers, it is true, are not as bright this year as in the recent past.

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Apr 30, 1975

I will direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make adjustments in price support loan rates for wheat, corn, soybeans, and other feed grains.

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Apr 30, 1975

It is fitting that we not lose sight of the continuing contributions this generation can make.

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Apr 30, 1975

There is, of course, in my opinion, two very critical areas where the consumer needs help: one, price; and two, quality.

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Apr 30, 1975

Approval of this bill, therefore, would not be in the public interest.

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Apr 30, 1975

Older Americans... can contribute significantly to raising the quality of life for all Americans.

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Apr 30, 1975

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.

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Apr 30, 1975

I recognize that agricultural exports have been restrained twice in the past two years.

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Apr 30, 1975

I am absolutely confident he will continue this string of successes as the new Secretary of Commerce.

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Apr 30, 1975

I do not intend to send the armed forces of the United States back into Vietnamese territory.

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Apr 30, 1975

The Council shall consist of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of…

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Apr 30, 1975

I request that the House of Representatives act quickly to approve the Conference Report on H.R. 6096.

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Apr 30, 1975

A top item on that agenda is the restoration of a dynamic and effective economy.

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Apr 30, 1975

We must do everything possible to avoid increasing our dependence on imported oil in the months ahead.

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Apr 30, 1975

This Administration is determined to act in support of the American farmer and his best interests.

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Apr 30, 1975

This solution has enabled us to keep on mutually agreeable trading terms with our best customers for American farm exports.

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Apr 30, 1975

I am returning without my approval H.R. 4296, referred to as the Emergency Agricultural Act of 1975.

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Apr 30, 1975

I believe it can if we are willing to work diligently, honestly, and more rapidly.

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