I think the American people have been overtaxed, overburdened, and with Jerry Ford as President, we're going to change that in the next 4 years.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
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.
I am willing to say no, not only by exercising the Presidential veto but by calling for positive, imaginative alternatives to government by Washington decree.
You have learned what it's like when a candidate faces the voters with a smile and then turns his back on them later.
It is immoral for any nation to either dominate other nations or to dominate the religious life and elementary human rights of its own citizens.
Make no mistake--this election will decide the direction America is going to take in its third century of independence.
All Americans should learn a lesson from this courageous public leader in Great Britain and his very plain and straightforward talk to his fellow Members of the Parliament.
I appreciate this opportunity to meet with you today because I want to set the record straight on an issue that has received prominent attention in the past week--the question of Soviet domination of Eastern Europe.
America's future requires traditional commonsense, not radical experimentation at personal expense.
It is critical, however, that the legislation be administered in a manner so as not to duplicate existing regulatory and enforcement authorities.
While I am sympathetic to Mrs. Hester's circumstances, S. 3790 unfortunately contains two precedent-setting provisions which I consider very undesirable.
It has always been my policy ever since I entered public life, to support the aspirations for freedom and national independence of the peoples of Eastern Europe.
We are not motivated by the love of government power but the fear of it, and we should be.
Neither of these provisions are appropriate, in my judgment, in bringing Mrs. Hester equitable relief.
I believe that the beauty and strength of America is its diversity, just like the beauty of Joseph's coat is its beauty.
Columbus Day is not just a celebration for Americans of Italian or Hispanic heritage, but a truly national tribute by all Americans.
I pledge our full support to any constructive proposals to combat terrorism.
Preventing or punishing such acts is a prime concern of this Government and one which I will pursue with all the force of this office.





