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.
I welcome this legislation and commend the FDA who identified the need, cooperated in its development, and, finally, will be entrusted with its enforcement.
Government managers are required to put jobs in their proper grades and Federal employees are entitled to equitable pay.
I hope it will lead to further achievements in building a stable and a just peace for our two peoples and for all mankind.
I have signed these documents which will contribute significantly to lasting peace and a future of better relations among all nations.
Despite the increasing importance of devices, the Food and Drug Administration has had inadequate authority to deal with them.
It does not represent another expansion of government into affairs we might better manage ourselves.
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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.
We have made a very determined effort across the board to get rid of some of the onerous, nonproductive rules and regulations.
I hope and trust we can work together on some of the other problems that involve both Government and your industry.
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.
The period covered is Fiscal Year 1975, when the states began full development of their coastal programs.
I am fully cognizant of not only what you do from the point of view of exports but also of business and jobs.
I have never promised more than I can deliver, and I have delivered everything I promised.
We must come back to the fundamental objective--one, quality education.
Any time you can cut inflation by 75 percent, we must be doing something right, and I think we have.
We have increased the number of employees, people on jobs, by 3,300,000--last month, an increase of 710,000.
This administration will do all it can under the law to provide for greater conservation.
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.





