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.
Dec 3, 1974
Each one in his own way has made an important and lasting contribution to our free way of life.
Dec 3, 1974
I felt that our meeting today was one of the most constructive, one of the most friendly.
Dec 3, 1974
I wish to thank you, each and every one of you who are being rewarded here today, for a job well done.
Dec 3, 1974
We in the United States know of no other country where the United States has some 4,000 or 5,000 miles of border.
Dec 3, 1974
Wilderness preservation insures that a central facet of our Nation can still be realized, not just remembered.
Dec 2, 1974
Your certain support and wise counsel were, throughout those early, critically important days, a constant source of strength and confidence for me.
Dec 2, 1974
This vital bill, the trade reform bill, has been pending before Congress for nearly 2 years.
Dec 2, 1974
Trade is necessary so that developing countries can pay back various forms of outside assistance.
Dec 2, 1974
We must believe—and I certainly do—that this policy can only lead to conflict.
Dec 2, 1974
I call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning December 10, 1974, as Human Rights Week.
Dec 2, 1974
I would find it inexcusable if this legislation were to die as a result of delay and procrastination.
Dec 2, 1974
It is with the deepest regret, but also with immense gratitude for your many years of dedicated service to our Nation, that I accept your resignation as Assistant to the President.
Dec 2, 1974
The health of our domestic economy and the strength... of our international economic relations are deeply involved.
Dec 2, 1974
Let us turn outward to view the complex picture of international trade.
Dec 2, 1974
The United States cannot afford to drift in a sea of international uncertainty.
Dec 1, 1974
I happen to believe that the ideals and the aspirations of all Americans and all Boy Scouts are one and the same.
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