The reforms of the international monetary system which the United States accepts through these amendments are the culmination of years of debate and negotiation.
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.
It is imperative that Congress act on this reform within 90 days after the opening of the next session of the Congress.
I am concerned, however, about one aspect of the legislation which has the effect of reducing the legal immigration into this country from Mexico.
Let’s all remember that both Democrats and Republicans are striving together to create a more perfect Union with liberty and justice for all.
It has been said that history judges a society on how well it cares for its older citizens.
How pleased Thomas Jefferson would have been with this finest possible Bicentennial birthday gift for a land devoted to freedom and opportunity.
The credit belongs, of course, to the individuals whose talents and dedication have won this magnificent distinction.
Now 99 percent of America's farms enjoy the convenience and use of many electric, laborsaving devices in the production of food and fiber for all our citizens.
This legislation brings our immigration procedures for the Western Hemisphere into line with those for the Eastern Hemisphere.
This legislation authorizes United States acceptance of amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund.
I KNOW that all Americans are truly proud today knowing that our fellow countrymen have won every Nobel Prize for 1976.
Our older citizens have earned the right to live securely and to walk the streets without fear.
As we head into the final days of this great campaign, the things that unite us as Americans are far more enduring than the things that divide us.
These amendments to the REA legislation will help make a good program even more effective.
We hope you have many more opportunities and occasions to join us here at the White House.
We have increasingly recognized the importance of a smoothly functioning international monetary system to American jobs, production, and growth.
Today, I am instructing the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to extend current noise standards to all domestic U.S. commercial aircraft.
This new international monetary system recognizes that development of stable underlying economic and financial conditions is an essential prerequisite to the achievement of international monetary stability.
It is one of the 26 major U.S. airports that have serious noise pollution problems.
The attainment of the international economic as well as political and national security objectives of the United States depends in large measure on our success in maintaining a strong and healthy world economy.





