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.
Jan 2, 1975
It will mean more and better jobs for American workers, with additional purchasing power for the American consumer.
Jan 2, 1975
It will lend greater uniformity, accessibility, and intelligibility to Federal rules of evidence.
Dec 31, 1974
I think age is a state of mind, obviously a state of health. I am in the early 60s. I feel as vigorous mentally and physically as I ever have at any time in my life. I don't think you should rule a person out just because they're – my…
Dec 31, 1974
I am disappointed that the provisions for disclosure of personal information by agencies make no substantive change in the current law.
Dec 31, 1974
I look forward to a continuation of the same spirit of bipartisan cooperation in the years ahead.
Dec 31, 1974
This bill, for the most part, strikes a reasonable balance between the right of the individual to be left alone and the interest of society in open government.
Dec 31, 1974
I am especially happy to have signed this bill because of my own personal concern in the privacy issue.
Dec 31, 1974
My Administration will act aggressively to protect the right of privacy for every American.
Dec 31, 1974
THE PRIVACY ACT of 1974, S. 3418, represents an initial advance in protecting a right precious to every American--the right of individual privacy.
Dec 30, 1974
I proposed a temporary program to expand unemployment assistance and create jobs.
Dec 30, 1974
This action provides up to 100,000 new jobs in addition to the 170,000 financed by funds currently available under existing law.
Dec 30, 1974
This makes it possible for workers who have lost jobs to receive up to one full year of protection if they are unable to find employment.
Dec 30, 1974
I signed into law H.R. 16596, the Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance Act, and H.R. 17597, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act.
Dec 30, 1974
The revocation shall not affect any act completed, or any right accruing or accrued, or any suit or proceeding finished or started prior to the revocation.
Dec 30, 1974
These are important measures which provide much needed help to our unemployed fellow citizens.
Dec 30, 1974
These two programs providing urgent, added protection for workers will automatically expand when unemployment is high and contract when it recedes.
Dec 30, 1974
I HAVE signed pardons under the clemency program for 18 civilians who have never served in uniform.
Dec 30, 1974
I commend the 93d Congress for its action on these two vital measures and am confident that the spirit of cooperation and conciliation which marked their passage will carry over into the new year and the new Congress.
Dec 29, 1974
I AM withholding my approval from H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974.
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