Gerald Ford

I regret to tell you that the Congress has not sent to my desk this spending limitation.

We have a mission, in my humble judgment, between now and November 5, to maximize our efforts to make sure, to make positive that they don't get this legislative dictatorship which some of them want.

I am here because I like the people of South Carolina.

I don’t believe those polls any more than he did.

Transfers of surplus hydropower from the Pacific Northwest to California have already conserved over 16 million barrels of vital oil this year.

It is great to come to South Carolina and get revitalized.

I have some individuals on the platform who can attest that the people of South Carolina have a deep affection in my heart.

A veto-proof Congress means a legislative dictatorship.

I intend to try and sell them to the American people.

We must redouble our efforts to cut supplies and punish suppliers.

I express my admiration for the statesmanship shown by Portuguese leaders in undertaking to restore democracy to Portugal.

This building will house the administration of programs that vividly demonstrate America's sense of concern, compassion, and equity.

The United States must and will act to increase its energy independence.

I am very, very proud, Mr. Secretary, of the 13,000 people who work in this Department.

I express confidence that ties between the United States and Portugal will become ever closer.

Every day is Labor Day in the view of this Administration toward America's working men and women.

I again urge all Americans to join in this effort with serious voluntary actions to conserve energy.

The drug trade, by destroying individual lives and dividing families and communities, strikes at the heart of our national well-being.

Whatever they deal with, whether the economy at home or our foreign relations abroad, the programs and policies of this Administration will continue to be predicated on the same basic principles.

We need a strong two-party political system in the United States.

People of the United States have always been strong.

I hope and trust that every one of you will work for an inflation-proof Congress on November 5.

Charley Thone was one of the hardest, most conscientious, most dedicated workers in the House of Representatives.

I must say it is an unbelievable audience, tremendous in size and overwhelming in enthusiasm.

We need the maximum effort by all of you and all the people you can enlist.