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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
May 27, 1976

It does not represent another expansion of government into affairs we might better manage ourselves.

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May 27, 1976

I, therefore, am calling upon you to reexamine your internal position management and classification systems.

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May 27, 1976

I welcome this legislation and commend the FDA who identified the need, cooperated in its development, and, finally, will be entrusted with its enforcement.

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May 27, 1976

I have signed these documents which will contribute significantly to lasting peace and a future of better relations among all nations.

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May 27, 1976

A significant step has been taken toward a more stable, peaceful world and a more constructive relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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May 27, 1976

I hope it will lead to further achievements in building a stable and a just peace for our two peoples and for all mankind.

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May 27, 1976

We cannot assume, however, that this is the whole explanation.

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May 26, 1976

I hope and trust we can work together on some of the other problems that involve both Government and your industry.

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May 26, 1976

I understand produces about $1 billion worth of business a year.

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May 26, 1976

We have made a very determined effort across the board to get rid of some of the onerous, nonproductive rules and regulations.

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May 26, 1976

The period covered is Fiscal Year 1975, when the states began full development of their coastal programs.

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May 26, 1976

The country's urgent need for new domestic sources of energy and our concern for minimizing environmental damage and community disruption have combined to underscore the importance of the effort put forth in the coastal zone program.

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May 26, 1976

I am fully cognizant of not only what you do from the point of view of exports but also of business and jobs.

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May 25, 1976

We have increased the number of employees, people on jobs, by 3,300,000--last month, an increase of 710,000.

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May 25, 1976

We must come back to the fundamental objective--one, quality education.

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May 25, 1976

This administration will do all it can under the law to provide for greater conservation.

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May 25, 1976

I have worked at trying to restore the economy, trying to achieve and maintain the peace and to restore confidence and trust in the White House itself.

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May 25, 1976

I have vigorously opposed court-ordered, forced busing to achieve racial balance as the way to accomplish quality education.

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May 25, 1976

We need strong agricultural exports, and we need a full Food for Peace program.

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May 25, 1976

Any time you can cut inflation by 75 percent, we must be doing something right, and I think we have.

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May 25, 1976

We have been very strong, and let me cite you an illustration.

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May 25, 1976

The Congress must reenact my revenue sharing proposal without delay.

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