Gerald Ford

Real progress can be achieved provided mutual distrust and suspicions are set aside

His character, his achievements will always be a source of inspiration.

On behalf of all Americans, we were very, very proud of you.

I am very happy to welcome you all back and to congratulate you once again--this time for having done a magnificent, a superb job.

Politics will be kept out of the arena.

I wouldn't trade any of my personal freedom for all the records in the world.

To be truly representative, government must serve all of the people.

Confidentiality is essential to assure the free and open discussion necessary to accomplish the tasks assigned to those bodies.

There is no excuse now to let this program--a program that could affect the lives of many, many Americans--be delayed any longer.

The third century is your century.

I asked the Congress to appropriate $135 million for the production of sufficient swine flu vaccine.

The American dream cannot continue without your serious commitment to it, not on a 1-day-a-year basis, when you vote, but on a total 365 days a year commitment.

The threat of swine flu is genuine.

Your involvement in the political process is one of the keys--and I say this with great emphasis--one of the keys in maintaining an educated and responsible electorate.

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What can be handled by the individual, in my belief, should not be usurped by government.

It will help deter improper payments in international commerce by American corporations and their officers.

I have asked Secretary Mathews of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, in consultation with the Administration on Aging, to promote discussion of these vital matters at forums of older persons organized by Advisory Committees…

This program was designed to avoid the serious and well-documented defects in the then-existing public housing program.

It will help restore the confidence of the American people and our trading partners in the ethical standards of the American business community.

The need to increase the quantity and quality of housing in America has been one of my primary concerns.

Certain improper activities abroad undertaken by some American corporations have resulted in an erosion of confidence in the responsibility of many of our important business enterprises.

I appreciate the fine work that the Council has done, particularly with the severe time constraints imposed upon it.

This proposed legislation is intended to complement and supplement existing laws and regulations which can affect questionable corporate payments abroad.

This proposal will contribute significantly to the deterrence of future improper practices and to the restoration of confidence in American business standards.