Gerald Ford

Unfortunately, Congress rejected that proposal.

I said in Kansas City that I wouldn't concede a single State, I wouldn't concede a single vote, and we haven't.

I say to you, my record is one of progress, not platitudes; performance, not promises.

I pledge that to you right here in Orchard Valley, Bucks County--Oxford.

You can trust the President who has been open, frank, honest with you.

We're in the last quarter or we're in the ninth inning. That's when you win.

America has made an incredible comeback in the last 26 months.

I don't believe in promising more than I can produce, and I believe in producing everything that I promise.

I would be honored to be your President for the next 4 years.

We must not let them down.

I want to express my deep appreciation to all of the people.

The strength of our political system is dependent on educated, sovereign people.

I am looking forward to a continuation of a strong national defense program.

The remedy that we must have for the next 4 years is a restraint on Federal spending.

The middle-income taxpayer has been shortchanged too long under the Federal tax system.

We all owe a debt to our older citizens.

We will not concede a single vote and we will not concede a single State.

I tell you, I get stronger every day, and for good reason.

Today, we have a civilization which has reached unparalleled heights of material well-being.

I think we're neck-and-neck.

All of us, as individuals and collectively as a nation, owe much, a very great deal, to our teachers during our lifetime.

More and more Americans are realizing the great change that has taken place since August of 1974.

Education is now the Nation's number one business.

Social security benefits are rights that have been earned by retired workers and their families.

Wisconsin is crucial, Wisconsin is critical.