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.
Oct 28, 1976
Meeting the educational challenges of America's third century must not be the responsibility of educators and teachers alone.
Oct 27, 1976
I am very proud to be the first President since Dwight Eisenhower to seek election with America at peace.
Oct 27, 1976
Construction of the Portsmouth plant is now expected to cost $4,400 million and will mean 6,000 new jobs for southern Ohio.
Oct 27, 1976
My administration has been working to ensure that what you have earned, what you have built for yourself...will be here tomorrow for them, your children, to enjoy.
Oct 27, 1976
To preserve the peace, we must be tough-minded and persistent in dealing with our adversaries.
Oct 27, 1976
But in order for America to be not only the symbol but the hope for freedom and liberty around the world, America must remain strong militarily.
Oct 27, 1976
We must have new capacity to provide fuel for nuclear power plants here as well as abroad.
Oct 27, 1976
I will be listening, I will be responding to your concerns, individually and collectively.
Oct 27, 1976
I pledge to the American people that I will seek tax cuts as the number one priority in the next Ford administration.
Oct 27, 1976
The Ford administration in the 2 years-plus has earned the confidence of the American people by addressing our immediate problems while maintaining a long-term view of economic policy.
Oct 27, 1976
The United States will fully support an agreement reached between Britain and the IMF.
Oct 27, 1976
We can reduce taxes if we act responsibly in restraining the growth of Federal spending.
Oct 27, 1976
As long as I am President of the United States, our great country will never recognize or acquiesce in the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe.
Oct 27, 1976
I have been open, candid, frank; I shoot straight from the shoulder, and the consequence is the American people trust the President of the United States.
Oct 27, 1976
It would be the highest honor of my life for you to say to me... 'Jerry Ford, you have done a good job.'
Oct 27, 1976
We believe in the same basic sound principles that had made America great.
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