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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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Oct 30, 1976

I am the first President seeking election since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can say America is at peace.

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Oct 30, 1976

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.

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Oct 30, 1976

We are going to see to it that the criminal element in this country goes into prison and the victims of crime are protected.

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Oct 30, 1976

I am proud of the fact that we have given additional support to our national defense program.

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Oct 30, 1976

I am proud to say that there's not a single young American fighting or dying on any foreign soil today.

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Oct 30, 1976

I ask you on November 2, to not only confirm me with your prayers but to confirm me with your ballots.

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Oct 30, 1976

Yes, we have cut the rate of inflation by more than 50 percent.

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Oct 30, 1976

I will be glad to cast, because I think it will reflect what we want for America--peace, trust, and prosperity.

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Oct 29, 1976

America has made an incredible comeback in the last 26 months.

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Oct 29, 1976

I don't believe in promising more than I can produce, and I believe in producing everything that I promise.

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Oct 29, 1976

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.

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Oct 29, 1976

I would be honored to be your President for the next 4 years.

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Oct 29, 1976

You can trust the President who has been open, frank, honest with you.

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Oct 29, 1976

The best tax reform that I know is tax reduction for the middle-income taxpayers.

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Oct 29, 1976

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.

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Oct 29, 1976

I said in Kansas City that I wouldn't concede a single State, I wouldn't concede a single vote, and we haven't.

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Oct 29, 1976

I say to you, my record is one of progress, not platitudes; performance, not promises.

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