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.
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.
Oct 26, 1976
I'm here to urge all of you to elect John Heinz your next United States Senator.
Oct 26, 1976
I'm on your side for limited government, for fiscal responsibility, for rising prosperity, for military strength, for peace in the world.
Oct 26, 1976
One of the greatest achievements of this administration is the fact that we have peace and not a single young American is fighting or dying on any foreign soil tonight.
Oct 26, 1976
I will stay on guard against such unwarranted Federal intrusion into community affairs.
Oct 26, 1976
More Americans were on the job in 1976 than ever before in the history of the United States.
Oct 26, 1976
When the people go to those polls on November 2, they are going to say, 'Jerry Ford, you did a good job.'
Oct 26, 1976
Slowly but surely, there was this restoration of confidence in America.
Oct 26, 1976
You are, because of your responsibilities, a tremendous, creative force in our society, and I congratulate you.
Oct 26, 1976
The local control that you represent is not only an American tradition, it makes awfully good sense.
Oct 26, 1976
America, I think we can say, with full confidence, has had its faith restored in the White House.
Oct 26, 1976
The Nation needs new ways to bring the world of work and the world of institutions of education together.
Oct 26, 1976
I stand on your side for limited government, for fiscal responsibility, for rising prosperity, for lower taxes, for military strength that will keep the peace in the world.
Oct 26, 1976
We have created 4 million more jobs and we have 88 million American people working today--an all-time high.
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