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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 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

The Ford administration in the 2 years-plus has earned the confidence of the American people by addressing our immediate problems while maintaining a long-term view of economic policy.

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Oct 27, 1976

We believe in the same basic sound principles that had made America great.

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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...that America will be at peace, and we will keep it that way.

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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

As long as I am President of the United States, our great country will never recognize or acquiesce in the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe.

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Oct 27, 1976

I won't be satisfied until everybody who wants a job, who wants to work, has a job in the United States.

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Oct 27, 1976

I am very proud to be the first President since Dwight Eisenhower to seek election with America at peace.

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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

I ask for your vote so we can keep America strong, peaceful, prosperous, and free.

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Oct 27, 1976

We must have new capacity to provide fuel for nuclear power plants here as well as abroad.

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Oct 26, 1976

I am for the little taxpayer and I am against the big tax spender.

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Oct 26, 1976

We have reduced the rate of inflation from over 12 percent to less than 6 percent.

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Oct 26, 1976

My record is one of promise-progress, not platitudes; performance, not promises.

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Oct 26, 1976

I think the people of New York or elsewhere ought to have a chance to vote for him if they feel it is the right decision.

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Oct 26, 1976

Nothing pleases me more than we can say, and say with honesty: There's not a single young American fighting or dying on any foreign battlefield tonight.

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Oct 26, 1976

Not a single young American is fighting or dying on foreign soil today, and we are proud of it.

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