Gerald Ford

The United States does not and cannot govern the world economy.

You cannot understand a nation without knowing its people.

The United States firmly believes that our own problems, and those of the rest of the world, can be dealt with most effectively through international cooperation.

We live in a time very unique for both its peril as well as its promise.

I trust that Senate Resolution 59 is but the first of the constructive actions that we can expect from the Congress.

The opportunities for voluntary energy conservation and the benefits of conservation are clear.

The keystone of our American way of life is openness.

The goal of normalization of economic relations with the Communist countries has been reaffirmed.

We want our friends from abroad to see the truth, to see how we solve our problems openly.

It is really a great privilege and a very high honor to have the opportunity of being here again.

The earth will continue to regenerate its life sources only as long as we and all the peoples of the world do our part to conserve its natural resources.

I welcome this action by the Senate and join the sponsors of the resolution in urging all Americans to renew their efforts to use energy wisely and more efficiently.

We will oppose any new restriction on foreign investment in the United States except where absolutely necessary on national security grounds or to protect an essential national interest.

The road to such a peace is bound to be long and very difficult, but I firmly believe that we are making headway.

The friendships that you forge today will pay dividends in peaceful understanding for the years to come.

America must adjust to turbulent global economic events.

I think we have to recognize as well, this is not the whole picture, and the world would be a pretty grim place if it were.

I outlined a comprehensive program to address the Nation's energy and economic problems.

We must work together to solve the environmental issues associated with the proper use and preservation of those resources.

Human understanding, communication, and friendship between people and nations is also a very real and a very vital force, an essential force for peace in the world today.

Like the bridge in Mostar, Mr. Prime Minister, the one between our nations and our peoples has withstood the test of time.

I accept your resignation as Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, effective today.

I hope, Mr. Prime Minister, the relationship between Yugoslavia and the United States will be as long as the history of that famous bridge.

The experience of the past several years shows that such ceilings penalize the small saver.

Savings and loan associations and mutual savings banks will be permitted to offer checking and negotiable orders of withdrawal (N.O.W.) accounts to individuals and businesses.