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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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Nov 17, 1976

I AM pleased to announce today results and accomplishments from the Presidential Management Initiatives program first announced by me on July 23, 1976.

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Nov 17, 1976

We estimate specific savings to the taxpayers in 1976 to be nearly $500 million.

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Nov 17, 1976

These billions of dollars in savings, actual and prospective, mean a leaner, tighter, more efficient and more effective Government.

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Nov 7, 1976

All reports, findings, advice, determinations, hearing transcripts, briefs, and information shall be transmitted to the President through the Special Representative.

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Nov 7, 1976

Executive Order No. 11846 of March 27, 1975, as amended, is hereby amended as follows.

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Nov 4, 1976

The three new deferrals, totaling $980.8 million affect programs of the Departments of Defense, Health, Education, and Welfare, and the Treasury.

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Nov 4, 1976

I am withdrawing one previously proposed rescission and reporting three new deferrals.

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Nov 4, 1976

The revised deferrals are for programs in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and reflect routine increases in the amounts previously deferred.

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Nov 3, 1976

I am asking each of you to establish specific plans for energy savings during the coming year.

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Nov 2, 1976

I want to assure you that you will have my complete and wholehearted support as you take the oath of office this January.

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Nov 1, 1976

I believe I offer experienced leadership; you will have to decide whether my opponent can make the same claim.

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Nov 1, 1976

It is the test of our political system, a test of the qualities we Americans seek in our leadership.

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Nov 1, 1976

I have been careful never to promise what I could not deliver.

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Oct 31, 1976

But tonight America is strong, America is free, America is on the move.

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Oct 31, 1976

I know that you have not confirmed me by your ballots, but I ask you to confirm me by your prayers.

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Oct 31, 1976

You know what? Columbus likes to be, along with the great State of Ohio, on the side of a winner.

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Oct 31, 1976

I ask you to confirm me with your prayers but I ask you to confirm me with your ballots.

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Oct 31, 1976

President Ford is for the little taxpayer and President Ford is against the big tax spender.

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Oct 31, 1976

Tomorrow, yes, I want your prayers for confirmation, but tomorrow I ask that you confirm me with your votes, and I won't let you down.

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Oct 31, 1976

I am proud to stand before you and say that I am the first President since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can go to the American people to seek their support and say America is at peace.

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Oct 31, 1976

Jerry Ford is for the little taxpayer, and he is opposed to the big tax spender.

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