Gerald Ford

Politics is government--government in action.

I can only say, from a Michigander to a Hawkeye, thank you very, very much.

Oklahoma is the leader in making certain and positive that our country continues to have the adherence and the belief in, the conviction in free enterprise and individual freedom.

I am withholding my approval from H.R. 11541.

I believe that such protection is properly provided under existing law.

A veto-proof Congress could roadblock vital legislation.

It is very difficult to find individuals who have experience and capability who will carry on.

Let the Congress know that you want some affirmative action on what I think was a sound, constructive, 31-point program for the controlling of inflation.

I am convinced that a campaign can come from behind and win.

As you can see, we discussed this matter in great depth.

It has been a very great privilege and an extremely high honor for me to have had this opportunity early in my Administration to meet with you and your very distinguished delegation.

It is very significant, Mr. President, that my first trip outside of the United States as President of our country is to Mexico.

It has been a very great privilege and pleasure, Mr. President, to have the opportunity of visiting your country today and to discuss with you a number of very important issues.

Since no change in the attitude of Cuba, we certainly have to retain our point of view concerning them.

We must continue to draw upon the spirit of mutual respect, good will which made this cooperation possible in the past.

You can help Strom Thurmond in his struggles to do a good job in the United States Senate.

Any time I can participate in an occasion that pays tribute to one part or all of our Constitution, I am honored and pleased.

This bill authorizes the Bonneville Power Administration to issue revenue bonds and to use the proceeds in carrying out its mission.

I think there are an awful lot of fine brains and good ideas out in Kentucky that might be more helpful than if I sat there and listened to a bunch of bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.

If you get a veto-proof Congress, boy, tighten your seat belts.

Competition is one of the basic ingredients of the American system.

We can't just brush it off.

I have said, and I think we all must concede, that inflation is public enemy number one.

Let's forget the veto-proof Congress, let's get an inflation-proof Congress.

I AM pleased to sign into law S. 3362, the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act.