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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)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 798 quotes1976: 2,421 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 8 quotes1996: 56 quotes1997: 26 quotes1998: 26 quotes1999: 2 quotes2000: 4 quotes2001: 1 quote2002: 3 quotes2003: 9 quotes2004: 2 quotes2006: 4 quotes
Jun 3, 1976

It proves what we said a year ago—that if we did what we have been doing... the record is good and it's going to get better.

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Jun 2, 1976

Let us build on our bilateral relationships and work together to increase the ties of friendship as well as cooperation between the United States and Spain.

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Jun 2, 1976

The importance of our relationship, I think, is reflected in the recently concluded Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

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Jun 2, 1976

I said it was drastically different than the legislation I had recommended.

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Jun 2, 1976

The better solution is to get an extension of our general revenue sharing legislation.

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Jun 2, 1976

Spain contributed much, as we all know, to the building of our country and our cultural heritage.

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Jun 2, 1976

I would simply emphasize the need for action and the kind of action which would extend the present law to the maximum degree.

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Jun 1, 1976

I am confident that your leadership will prove more than equal to the great task ahead.

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Jun 1, 1976

I recommend that the authority to waive subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 be extended for a period of 12 months.

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Jun 1, 1976

This recommendation sets forth the reasons for extending waiver authority.

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Jun 1, 1976

We are agreed on the interests of our two countries, share in common objectives and common burdens promoting the prosperity, security of the Atlantic and Mediterranean region.

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Jun 1, 1976

Our bilateral relationship, as confirmed in the recently concluded Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, is excellent.

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Jun 1, 1976

I include, as part of this recommendation, my determination that extension of the waiver authority... will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

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May 31, 1976

I call upon every American man, woman, and child to be a good neighbor to those around them.

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May 31, 1976

This supplemental appropriation bill provides over $12 billion to fund very important programs of all Cabinet departments and many other agencies.

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May 31, 1976

Of great importance, this bill contains $25 million in disaster relief assistance, which I requested of the Congress on May 11.

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May 31, 1976

Prompt, adequate and effective compensation will be provided in the unlikely event of injury or damage resulting from a nuclear incident.

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May 31, 1976

Only by accepting our individual responsibility to be good neighbors can we survive as a strong, united Nation.

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May 28, 1976

I believe that ways can be found to minimize forced busing while also remaining true to the Nation's ideals and our educational goals.

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May 27, 1976

Despite the increasing importance of devices, the Food and Drug Administration has had inadequate authority to deal with them.

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May 27, 1976

Use in encyclopedias, dictionaries, books, journals, pamphlets, periodicals or magazines incident to a description or history of seals, coats of arms, heraldry, or the Presidency or Vice Presidency;

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May 27, 1976

Government managers are required to put jobs in their proper grades and Federal employees are entitled to equitable pay.

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