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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.

Quotes by year · 1974–20064,312 total · peak 1976 (2421)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 798 quotes1976: 2,421 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 8 quotes1996: 56 quotes1997: 26 quotes1998: 26 quotes1999: 2 quotes2000: 4 quotes2001: 1 quote2002: 3 quotes2003: 9 quotes2004: 2 quotes2006: 4 quotes
Jan 5, 1975

There is established the Hopi-Navajo Land Settlement Interagency Committee.

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Jan 3, 1975

The Commission shall ascertain and evaluate any facts relating to activities conducted within the United States by the Central Intelligence Agency which give rise to questions of compliance with the provisions of 50 U.S.C. 403.

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Jan 3, 1975

Those producers interested in these programs have had adequate time to request and receive approval of these cost-share funds by the end of December 1974.

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Jan 3, 1975

My Administration is committed to furthering the self-determination of Indian communities without terminating the special relationships between the Federal Government and the Indian people.

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Jan 3, 1975

I cannot in good conscience support the addition of a new commodity just after signing into law the new Trade Act.

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Jan 3, 1975

In my judgment, this bill is not necessary because sufficient cost-share funds have been made available for producers to finance sound conservation practices.

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Jan 3, 1975

I hope that the sound discretion of our Federal district court judges will minimize the possibility that a defendant will be unnecessarily exonerated from punishment for a serious offense without ever having undergone a trial.

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Jan 3, 1975

It would erect a non-tariff trade barrier at a time when we are trying to persuade other nations to dismantle theirs.

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Jan 3, 1975

It could result at best in comparatively limited benefits for domestic producers while risking retaliation from abroad against the larger volume of other products exported by our farmers.

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Jan 3, 1975

I have also determined that the advisory committees listed in Section 2 of this Order should be continued until that date, unless terminated sooner.

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Jan 3, 1975

I HAVE signed two bills that honor former Presidents Herbert Hoover and Harry S. Truman.

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Jan 3, 1975

I am privileged to sign the Hoover and Truman memorial legislation.

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Jan 3, 1975

I HAVE signed into law S. 1017, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

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Jan 3, 1975

The enactment of this legislation marks a milestone for Indian people.

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Jan 3, 1975

The bill would be unfair to the American consumer and the American farmer.

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Jan 3, 1975

This measure recognizes that justice delayed is too often justice denied.

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Jan 3, 1975

I believe that dismissal without precluding reindictment would constitute an ample sanction to insure that prompt trials do take place.

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Jan 3, 1975

I have determined that in order to insure scrupulous compliance with these statutory limitations, while fully recognizing the statutory missions of the Agency, it is advisable to establish a Commission on CIA Activities Within the United…

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Jan 3, 1975

I recognize the problems that have existed in the past with the handling of hazardous materials.

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Jan 3, 1975

This Administration shares the view that REAP and RECP have made important contributions to conservation and the rural environment.

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Jan 3, 1975

I have determined that those listed in Section 1 of this Order should be continued until January 5, 1977, unless terminated sooner.

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Jan 3, 1975

This legislation might begin a precedent I believe it best not to establish.

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Jan 3, 1975

It will enhance our efforts to implement this policy of Indian self-determination.

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