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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.

Quotes by year · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
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Oct 28, 1976

Social security benefits are rights that have been earned by retired workers and their families.

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Oct 28, 1976

All of us, as individuals and collectively as a nation, owe much, a very great deal, to our teachers during our lifetime.

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Oct 27, 1976

We can reduce taxes if we act responsibly in restraining the growth of Federal spending.

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Oct 27, 1976

To preserve the peace, we must be tough-minded and persistent in dealing with our adversaries.

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Oct 27, 1976

This trend has not only hurt the American economy, it has sapped the American spirit.

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Oct 27, 1976

But in order for America to be not only the symbol but the hope for freedom and liberty around the world, America must remain strong militarily.

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Oct 27, 1976

As long as I am President of the United States we will avoid it.

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Oct 27, 1976

Construction of the Portsmouth plant is now expected to cost $4,400 million and will mean 6,000 new jobs for southern Ohio.

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Oct 27, 1976

I will be listening, I will be responding to your concerns, individually and collectively.

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Oct 27, 1976

The United States will fully support an agreement reached between Britain and the IMF.

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Oct 27, 1976

We won't concede a single State or a single vote on November 2.

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Oct 27, 1976

I'm deeply grateful to Mr. McAlister for heading up this wonderful affair.

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Oct 27, 1976

My administration has been working to ensure that what you have earned, what you have built for yourself...will be here tomorrow for them, your children, to enjoy.

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Oct 27, 1976

I have spent most of my time in the last 2 years working for peace.

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Oct 27, 1976

We have reduced inflation from 12 percent to under 6 percent.

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Oct 27, 1976

I pledge to the American people that I will seek tax cuts as the number one priority in the next Ford administration.

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Oct 27, 1976

Today, that remains the central purpose of American foreign policy.

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Oct 27, 1976

We lost a great, great American tradition when the Supreme Court ruled out voluntary prayer in public schools.

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Oct 27, 1976

I have been open, candid, frank; I shoot straight from the shoulder, and the consequence is the American people trust the President of the United States.

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