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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 · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 799 quotes1976: 2,422 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 29 quotes1996: 121 quotes1997: 85 quotes1998: 96 quotes1999: 10 quotes2000: 16 quotes2001: 6 quotes2002: 5 quotes2003: 14 quotes2004: 4 quotes2005: 1 quote2006: 5 quotes
Jan 3, 1975

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

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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

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

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

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

I have given my approval to S. 754, the so-called Speedy Trial Act of 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

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

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

I fully endorse the goal of speedy justice, but I am concerned about the sanctions imposed by the bill.

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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

The proposed naming of this facility for me in my home community is a great honor, and one for which I am deeply grateful.

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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

Although I have signed H.R. 15223 into law because it will improve transportation safety, I will ask Congress to correct this unacceptable budget and legislative submission provision.

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Jan 3, 1975

I urge these communities to make the fullest possible use of them and pledge the support of this Administration.

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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

These proceeds will be used by the Truman Foundation to provide 4-year college scholarships on a competitive basis to outstanding students interested in public service careers.

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Jan 2, 1975

I believe nurses have played and will continue to play an invaluable role in the delivery of health services.

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Jan 2, 1975

Categorical nursing student assistance activities are not appropriate and should be phased out, as the Administration has proposed.

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Jan 2, 1975

The act will enable Americans to work with others to achieve expansion of the international flow of goods and services.

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Jan 2, 1975

Today’s very different outlook is not reflected in this bill.

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Jan 2, 1975

I HAVE approved H.R. 5463, a bill establishing for the first time in our history uniform rules of evidence on the admissibility of proof in Federal court proceedings.

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