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 am the first President seeking election since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can say America is at peace.
I stand for tax reduction, I stand for fiscal responsibility, I stand for a smaller government, I stand for a strong nation to keep the peace.
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 of the fact that we have given additional support to our national defense program.
I am proud to say that there's not a single young American fighting or dying on any foreign soil today.
I ask you on November 2, to not only confirm me with your prayers but to confirm me with your ballots.
I will be glad to cast, because I think it will reflect what we want for America--peace, trust, and prosperity.
I don't believe in promising more than I can produce, and I believe in producing everything that I promise.
I stand on your side for limited government, for fiscal responsibility, for rising prosperity, for lower taxes, for military strength, and for peace in the world.
You can trust the President who has been open, frank, honest with you.
The best tax reform that I know is tax reduction for the middle-income taxpayers.
I believe the best way to stimulate our economy, to provide jobs for everybody who wants a job, is to give tax reductions to the individual.
I said in Kansas City that I wouldn't concede a single State, I wouldn't concede a single vote, and we haven't.
I say to you, my record is one of progress, not platitudes; performance, not promises.





