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.
Nov 21, 1974
The United States, as a Pacific power, is vitally interested in Asia and the Pacific and will continue its best effort to ensure the peace and security of the region.
Nov 21, 1974
I pledge to you, Mr. President, that the United States will continue to assist and to support you.
Nov 21, 1974
I came to your country, Mr. President, to demonstrate America's continued determination to preserve peace in Korea, in Asia, and throughout the world.
Nov 21, 1974
On behalf of the members of his Party and the American people, President Ford extended his deepest thanks to President Park and all of the people of the Republic of Korea for the warmth of their reception.
Nov 21, 1974
I reaffirmed the determination of the United States to render prompt and effective assistance to repel armed attack against the Republic of Korea in accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1954.
Nov 21, 1974
Let us now join to preserve peace and to prevent any recurrence of hostilities.
Nov 21, 1974
I would rather walk a thousand miles for peace than take a single step for war.
Nov 21, 1974
I am very pleased to return to the Republic of Korea, our faithful ally, on a mission of peace.
Nov 21, 1974
The welcome you accorded me today is symbolic of our very close ties.
Nov 19, 1974
We must try to apply the enduring values of the past to the challenges and to the pressures of our times.
Nov 19, 1974
The most important lesson that I have learned during this visit corresponds with a brilliant insight of one of the Japanese envoys.
Nov 19, 1974
The time has come when no nation may remain isolated and refuse to take part in the affairs of the rest of the world.
Nov 19, 1974
The United States and Japan have developed a close and mutually beneficial relationship based on the principle of equality.
Nov 19, 1974
I would rather walk a thousand miles for peace than take a single step toward war.
Nov 19, 1974
I will take home an inspiring impression of the possibilities available for an even greater friendship.
Nov 19, 1974
The flow of Japanese visitors to the United States has grown from some 50,000 in 1966 to over 700,000 in 1974.
Nov 19, 1974
Both countries recognize that cooperative relations between the United States and Japan under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security constitute an important and durable element in the evolution of the international situation in Asia.
Nov 19, 1974
The United States and Japan recognize the need for a more efficient and rational utilization and distribution of world resources.
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