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…
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.
Let me propose a toast to you, to the Republic of Zambia, and to the continuing excellent relations between our two countries.
Your leadership has made your young nation an example of respect and admiration throughout the world.
Let us not only be a nation of peace but let us foster peace among all nations.
America has not sought the conquest of territory, but instead, the mutual support of all men and women who cherish freedom.
May it be said above all: We kept the faith, freedom flourished, liberty lived.
You may not be the biggest, but you certainly are strong in character and wonderful people.
New Hampshire does have a first-class record at the very top in history and tradition in America.
I will give you all an A-plus, and I will do that whether you are a Democrat or a Republican.
Tonight we stand in tribute to those who stood for liberty and for us two centuries ago.
I congratulate you as the ancestors of those people who had the strength and the foresight a good many years ago to take that important step in establishing our great country.
It is my conviction that the best way to protect the consumer is to improve the existing institutions of Government, not to add more Government.
The Committee shall, to the extent permitted by law, and as provided by Section 1(c) (2) of the Act, develop relevant information for and respond to the requests of the Mediator.
I do not believe that we need yet another Federal bureaucracy in Washington, with its attendant costs of $60 million for the first three years and hundreds of additional Federal employees.
I urge the Congress to enact a number of specific legislative proposals in this regard, including the bill I submitted in January to establish a Regulatory Review Commission.
I recognize the legitimate public and Congressional concerns that departments and agencies be more responsive to the interests of consumers.
It is my best judgment, based on experts within the Administration, both economic and military, that if we had made available for the next 3 years reasonable sums of military aid and economic assistance, that South Vietnam would have been…
I believe to be successful in this effort, this endeavor, the Congress and the President must work together.
The United States must play a very major role in world affairs in the years ahead.





