I believe that by the end of the first 4 years of the next term, we could have the unemployment rate down to 3 percent-adult unemployment.
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.
The basic reason is that in the last 2 years, under most difficult circumstances, we have done a good job for America, and in the next 4 years we will do a better job.
I don't believe that Mr. Carter has been any more specific in this case than he has been on many other instances.
We want to win those States and all 47 other States, and we're going to do it.
As the economy improves, and it is improving-our gross national product this year will average about 6-percent increase over last year.
The individual worker in the plants throughout the United States should not be a small cog in a big machine.
I urge the Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification to the Convention, the exchange of Notes, and to this Protocol, at any early date.
I invite all Americans to unite on that day in support of activities that will alert each of us to our separate and collective responsibilities to protect and enhance the health of America's children.
Mr. President, we will face the challenges of today with the insights and with the determination developed through our past cooperation.
I urge the Nation's Governors, Mayors, and all other public officials, as well as leaders in every area of American life, to join with disabled people in active participation in these activities.
We must stand ready to encourage others, all those who strive for freedom, reconciliation, and the rights of all men.
Liberia can count on the United States to assist and support the Liberian people.
That part of Proclamation 4334 of November 16, 1974, which establishes a rate of duty inconsistent with that provided for in paragraph B. below is hereby terminated.
We assure you that the United States will remain a trusted friend, worthy of your confidence and that of all Liberians and all the peoples of Africa.
We are proud and honored to have the red, white, and blue of Liberia fly side by side with our own colors.
I have proclaimed a rate of duty applicable to such sugar imports of approximately 1.9 cents per pound.
We can only offer our assistance in encouraging the parties to negotiate to prevent increased violence and bloodshed.
You are a welcome visitor to the Nation's Capital and to the White House.
Americans and Liberians share a very unique and special relationship.
I am confident that in the near future, they will achieve full citizenship and contribute greatly to our society.





