Dec 3, 1974
Each one in his own way has made an important and lasting contribution to our free way of life.
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.
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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
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
Wilderness designation of both of these new wilderness areas and those already submitted that are pending before the Congress would dramatically demonstrate our commitment to preserve America's irreplaceable heritage.
Dec 3, 1974
Wilderness preservation insures that a central facet of our Nation can still be realized, not just remembered.
Dec 3, 1974
I urge the Congress to give early and favorable consideration to all of these proposals.
Dec 3, 1974
I felt that our meeting today was one of the most constructive, one of the most friendly.
Dec 2, 1974
Let us turn outward to view the complex picture of international trade.
Dec 2, 1974
The health of our domestic economy and the strength... of our international economic relations are deeply involved.
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
I would find it inexcusable if this legislation were to die as a result of delay and procrastination.
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
The United States cannot afford to drift in a sea of international uncertainty.
Dec 2, 1974
We must believe—and I certainly do—that this policy can only lead to conflict.
Dec 2, 1974
Trade is necessary so that developing countries can pay back various forms of outside assistance.
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.
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