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 17, 1976
Their accomplishments underscore the importance of scientific research itself.
Oct 17, 1976
Today, more than ever, a strong national effort in research and development is critically important.
Oct 17, 1976
Dr. Aguirre believes, as I do, that teachers are the single most important valuable resource of our educational system.
Oct 17, 1976
It is my pleasure to present this award to 15 distinguished Americans.
Oct 15, 1976
Frankly, you have changed your positions on these and other important issues so often that it is difficult for me and the American people to understand who you are and what you really represent.
Oct 15, 1976
I think it is vitally important that the American people understand exactly what you do stand for.
Oct 15, 1976
We are not only going to win in Missouri, we are going to win that election November 2.
Oct 15, 1976
Not a single young American is fighting and dying on any foreign soil tonight, and that's good for America.
Oct 15, 1976
There is no public record that you have ever repudiated that statement.
Oct 15, 1976
It is, of course, your right to change your position on any or all of these issues.
Oct 15, 1976
If that's an example of how he is going to run your Federal Government, I don't think you want Jimmy Carter for the next 4 years.
Oct 14, 1976
You have done a fine job in showing that they are the big spenders, and we are the ones that think we should spend responsibly and effectively.
Oct 14, 1976
American agriculture and our livestock industry in particular is the envy of the world.
Oct 14, 1976
Not a single American is fighting or dying on foreign soil tonight ought to give great reassurance to the American people.
Oct 14, 1976
I would hope that the IOC will continue to urge all nations to refrain from political interference in the Games.
Oct 14, 1976
We are at peace, and our foreign policy has achieved it and will maintain it.
Oct 14, 1976
The new law will now enable me to appoint an Inspector General for the Department.
Oct 13, 1976
I think it's disturbing that there are these statements to the effect that the voters are apathetic.
Oct 13, 1976
Martha Graham's name, we all recognize, has become synonymous with modern dance.
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