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.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
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.
I want the opportunity to build on that firm foundation, to keep America moving.
I said, what can we do to help you, and that is the way I want to be your President.
President Ford is for the little taxpayer and President Ford is against the big tax spender.
Jerry Ford is for the little taxpayer, and he is opposed to the big tax spender.
When I took the oath of office in August of 1974, I said I had not been elected by your ballots, but I asked that you confirm me by your prayers.
I can stand here and say with good conscience that President Ford stands for the little taxpayer and President Ford is against the big tax spender.
We are going to see to it that the criminal element in this country goes into prison and the victims of crime are protected.
I am proud to say that there's not a single young American fighting or dying on any foreign soil today.
I am the first President seeking election since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can say America is at peace.
I will not be satisfied until we have a job for every American who wants a job in the next 4 years.
I pledge to you that we are going to keep the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and Marines number one during the next 4 years.





