Gerald Ford

I also call upon my fellow Americans to rededicate themselves to the principle of full and equal opportunity for all citizens.

The overall growth in traffic fatalities is attributable to motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents.

I think history shows that before Plymouth Rock there were Spanish-speaking individuals who had made settlements in not only Florida but New Mexico and Puerto Rico and possibly California.

GEN. CREIGHTON ABRAMS was an American hero in the best tradition.

I believe in being an optimist, and I think that attitude is helpful and beneficial as we face some of the difficult problems and the hard decisions ahead.

I SALUTE the working men and women of America on the 80th anniversary of labor's special day.

Today, therefore, we salute not only the 93 million men and women in the labor forces but also the organizations which represent labor so well.

This legislation will alleviate the fears and the anxiety of people who are on the production lines or in the mines or elsewhere.

I do not think I have had a happier day than the opportunity today to see so many people who have worked so long on legislation of such great significance.

This legislation will probably give more benefits and rights and success in the area of labor-management than almost anything in the history of this country.

I am confident that the men and women of the American labor movement know that the struggle against inflation is a joint venture by all segments of the American people and that they will do their part.

It certainly will give to those 30-plus million American workers a greater degree of certainty as they face retirement in the future.

On this Labor Day, I say to my fellow Americans who have provided us with so much in the past and from whom we expect even more in the future--thank you.

It has been the long labors of many, many people that have produced the kind of result that is good for America.

I regret asking for this postponement of a Federal pay increase, but I am convinced of its necessity.

I now recommend a ninety-day deferral in the pending pay adjustment for Federal employees.

It is extremely important that the Federal establishment hold employment to the absolute minimum needed to get the job done.

I must call on all Americans without exception to make sacrifices in order to hold down wages and prices.

The world is not a lonely place.

It is a very great privilege and an exceedingly high honor to participate in this wonderful graduation ceremony.

Our society has been playing tricks with our greatest natural energy source--that is, you.

The Government is us; we are the Government, you and I.

I will do everything in my power to bring education and employers together in a new climate of credibility.

I am confident that America's youth will make the difference.

We can explore the depths of the oceans.