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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 · 1974–20064,312 total · peak 1976 (2421)
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Sep 9, 1976

When I visited the International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia last month, I commented that 'for millions of men and women, the church has been the hospital for the soul, the schoolroom for the mind, and the safe depository for…

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Sep 9, 1976

Executive Order No. 11342 of April 10, 1967, is hereby amended as follows:

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Sep 9, 1976

I have grave concern over the serious moral questions raised by this issue.

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Sep 9, 1976

The terms of the members of the Committee... shall be limited to the remaining life of the Committee.

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Sep 9, 1976

Hispanic know-how, energy, pride, and dedication have strengthened America for over two centuries.

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Sep 9, 1976

I will continue my dedication to freedom of educational opportunity in order to guarantee the continued high quality of the educational tradition in non-public schools.

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Sep 8, 1976

His influence on history will extend far beyond the borders of China.

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Sep 8, 1976

I am confident that the trend of improved relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States, which Chairman Mao helped to create, will continue to contribute to world peace and stability.

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Sep 7, 1976

I hereby transmit to the Congress the seventh quarterly report of the Council on Wage and Price Stability.

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Sep 7, 1976

I don't expect the campaign on behalf of President Ford to run into a dry gulch.

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Sep 7, 1976

On the basis of this report, I believe that good progress has been made on the problems concerning southern Africa.

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Sep 7, 1976

The Ford record is the record that I will run on as far as foreign policy is concerned, as far as domestic policy is concerned.

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Sep 7, 1976

I think the American people are more knowledgeable, more sophisticated.

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Sep 7, 1976

Good morning. I have a very short opening statement, and then we will get to the questions.

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Sep 7, 1976

I decided a long time ago... that the principal responsibility I had was that of being President of the United States.

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Sep 7, 1976

I think if the same circumstances prevailed today, I would do the same.

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Sep 7, 1976

But I believe the United States must now make a major effort because it is the right thing to do.

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Sep 7, 1976

The United States cannot solve by itself these complicated problems.

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Sep 7, 1976

I would hope that the automobile manufacturers would take that into consideration.

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Sep 6, 1976

I do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1976, as Columbus Day.

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Sep 6, 1976

I have signed H.R. 12261, a bill 'To extend the period during which the Council of the District of Columbia is prohibited from revising the criminal laws of the District.'

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