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.
Apr 13, 1976
I do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22, 1976, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places.
Apr 13, 1976
Our two countries have differences which neither side attempts to hide, but we also share many important interests.
Apr 13, 1976
I am very confident that you will do an outstanding job of representing the views of the United States.
Apr 13, 1976
The United States must continue to adapt its foreign policy to changing circumstances.
Apr 13, 1976
This is a measure of the importance that we attach to the growing relationship with the People's Republic of China.
Apr 12, 1976
I think Secretary Kissinger has been one of the finest, if not the finest Secretary of State this country has ever had.
Apr 12, 1976
I report an increase of $3.9 million in the amount previously deferred for the Department of the Interior's program to develop roads and trails on public lands.
Apr 12, 1976
The Secretary of Commerce is designated and empowered to perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President, the functions vested in the President.
Apr 12, 1976
It is indeed unfortunate that the slow pace of the negotiations of the United Nations Law of the Sea Conference has mandated our course of action here today.
Apr 12, 1976
Nothing in this Order shall be deemed or construed to limit the provisions of Executive Order No. 11790 of June 25, 1974.
Apr 12, 1976
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Disaster Relief Act of 1974
Apr 12, 1976
Let us honor Thomas Jefferson this year and throughout the next century of our independence by weaving into our national life the qualities, the talents, and the ideals which were the warp and woof of his.
Apr 12, 1976
Surely, we would not wish to see the United States engaged in international disputes because of an absence of needed flexibility.
Apr 12, 1976
The heads of those Federal agencies that have the authority to construct, operate, manage, or lease Federal buildings shall prepare plans for buildings under the custody and control of, or leased by, such agencies.
Apr 12, 1976
I am hopeful they can be resolved by responsible administrative action and, if necessary, by curative legislation.
Apr 12, 1976
I think it is the responsible action for the President to try and put a lid on nuclear weapon systems in the strategic field.
Apr 12, 1976
I urge every American to reflect on the meaning and purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
Apr 12, 1976
I believe that in this debate, the wisdom and the philosophy of Jefferson will prevail.
Apr 12, 1976
The Endangered Species Scientific Authority shall, to the extent practicable, ascertain the views of, and utilize the expertise of, the governmental and non-governmental scientific communities.
Apr 12, 1976
The Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration is hereby authorized and directed to develop for the President's consideration, the energy conservation and rationing contingency plans prescribed under sections 202 and 203 of the…
Apr 12, 1976
I am concerned about our ability to fulfill the tasks in the time and manner provided in the act.
Apr 12, 1976
We have a number of options that cover diplomatic, economic, military--we have a wide, wide range of options.
Apr 12, 1976
The Administrator of General Services is designated and empowered to perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President, the functions vested in the President.
Apr 12, 1976
The need for a timely and successful Law of the Sea Conference is even more pressing today than ever before.
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