Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 799 quotes1976: 2,422 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 29 quotes1996: 121 quotes1997: 85 quotes1998: 96 quotes1999: 10 quotes2000: 16 quotes2001: 6 quotes2002: 5 quotes2003: 14 quotes2004: 4 quotes2005: 1 quote2006: 5 quotes
Aug 29, 1974

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

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Aug 28, 1974

I am totally committed to close cooperation between the Congress and the Executive.

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Aug 28, 1974

This public works bill is troublesome because it would increase the 1975 outlays by $80 million above the budget.

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Aug 28, 1974

I HAVE signed H.R. 15155, a public works appropriations bill for fiscal year 1975.

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Aug 28, 1974

I have therefore decided to sign this bill with the hope and expectation that under the budget act, the Congress will work in cooperation with the executive branch.

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Aug 28, 1974

I am strongly opposed to those increases because they would intensify our number one problem--inflation.

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Aug 25, 1974

You are making a tremendous contribution to better world understanding.

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Aug 25, 1974

Competitive athletics contributes very significantly to a better world for all of us.

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Aug 25, 1974

Mrs. Ford and I extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Lindbergh and the family.

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Aug 25, 1974

I think that is a tremendously favorable statistic that we can all be proud of.

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Aug 25, 1974

Herb Stein, in my judgment, from my view, has been a model helpmate, adviser to public servants.

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Aug 25, 1974

we will also remember the selfless, sincere man himself, Charles A. Lindbergh.

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Aug 25, 1974

I think all of us are here tonight to say goodbye to a trusted friend and a very valued adviser.

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Aug 25, 1974

I ask only one thing: Just remember the trenches a bit when you get back up to that ivory tower.

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Aug 23, 1974

Prompt and aggressive action against inflation is precisely what America needs.

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Aug 23, 1974

We face an uphill road, and we will make it through only if we all pull together.

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