Gerald Ford

I am going to poll all of the delegates, all of the alternates, asking them to give me their recommendations in a list of priorities.

I believe we can attack the leader of the Democratic Party in that he has embraced the voting record of the Democratic Congress.

I HAVE today signed an Executive order which establishes the Federal Energy Office in the Executive Office of the President.

Freedom of choice is precious not only for the Puerto Ricans but for all Americans.

My Administration remains dedicated to continued and determined efforts for the control and balanced reduction of armaments.

We hope to achieve a more stable military balance in central Europe at lower levels of forces.

We must influence the policies of possible adversaries in two ways: by keeping our military forces strong, and by pursuing negotiations to create stability rather than a spiraling arms race in weapons of incalculable destructiveness.

I call upon all Hispanic Americans to join me in my campaign to achieve a greater realization of that wonderful American dream.

We will not accept the counsel of those who would give in to Fidel Castro.

The United States has taken an important initiative to establish new cooperation with the other major nations supplying nuclear equipment and technology.

I herewith propose rescission of $45 million in budget authority appropriated for payment to the Legal Services Corporation.

For the first time in many years, no American is engaged in combat anywhere in defense of our freedom.

We have and will maintain a strategic relationship with the Soviet Union which preserves our security.

The proposed rescission would prevent unneeded expansion of Legal Services Corporation activities and delay greater geographic coverage until program evaluations are completed.

Certain issues are still unsettled but we will continue our effort to resolve them in a way that protects the interests of both sides.

Both treaties represent genuine progress in the two-decade struggle to halt nuclear weapons testing.

Hispanic genius, Hispanic energy, Hispanic pride, and the Hispanic dedication have strengthened our political system.

Approval of this rescission proposal will reduce Federal spending by $45 million over 1977 and 1978.

The close and cordial relationships Australia and the U.S. enjoy with Japan are essential to the continued stability, progress, and prosperity of the international community.

The United States intended to work closely with her friends and allies.

The steady pursuit of that mission was essential for the stability and peaceful development of the nations of the world.

The United States is determined to complete the process of normalizing its relations with the People's Republic of China.

World War II brought both of us together in a time of trial.

We hold in common a devotion to the preservation of liberty not only in our own countries but throughout the world.

I have indicated my long association and great respect for Governor Connally.