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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 20, 1976

I HAVE approved H.R. 13955, an act 'to provide for amendment of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act, and for other purposes.'

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Oct 20, 1976

Never promise anything you are not perfectly sure you can deliver.

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Oct 20, 1976

It is one of the 26 major U.S. airports that have serious noise pollution problems.

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Oct 20, 1976

How happy our Founding Fathers would be at these achievements.

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Oct 20, 1976

I HAVE signed H.R. 14535, the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1976.

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Oct 20, 1976

We have increasingly recognized the importance of a smoothly functioning international monetary system to American jobs, production, and growth.

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Oct 20, 1976

I am concerned, however, about one aspect of the legislation which has the effect of reducing the legal immigration into this country from Mexico.

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Oct 20, 1976

This legislation brings our immigration procedures for the Western Hemisphere into line with those for the Eastern Hemisphere.

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Oct 20, 1976

This legislation authorizes United States acceptance of amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund.

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Oct 20, 1976

Our first priority must be to protect the retirement income of older Americans.

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Oct 20, 1976

These amendments to the REA legislation will help make a good program even more effective.

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Oct 20, 1976

The credit belongs, of course, to the individuals whose talents and dedication have won this magnificent distinction.

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Oct 20, 1976

We hope you have many more opportunities and occasions to join us here at the White House.

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Oct 20, 1976

Our older citizens have earned the right to live securely and to walk the streets without fear.

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Oct 20, 1976

I am especially pleased to sign into law this act to provide for amendment of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act.

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Oct 20, 1976

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.

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Oct 20, 1976

The reforms of the international monetary system which the United States accepts through these amendments are the culmination of years of debate and negotiation.

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Oct 20, 1976

The fact that only $44,000 has been written off over these four decades is indicative of the conscientious effort not only to administer the program soundly but to assure that the taxpayer's money is secure.

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Oct 20, 1976

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.

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Oct 20, 1976

Today, I am instructing the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to extend current noise standards to all domestic U.S. commercial aircraft.

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Oct 20, 1976

How pleased Thomas Jefferson would have been with this finest possible Bicentennial birthday gift for a land devoted to freedom and opportunity.

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Oct 20, 1976

It is imperative that Congress act on this reform within 90 days after the opening of the next session of the Congress.

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Oct 20, 1976

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.

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