May 20, 1976
I think this is a very good day for the country and for the political process that we're going through at the present time.
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.
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May 18, 1976
Like the Statue of Liberty, the Mount Vernon sound and light display will be a continuous celebration of the principles of liberty shared by our two Republics.
May 18, 1976
I think the fact that these news stories broke over the past weekend is an indication that we in the administration made a major effort to not interject busing into the primary situation.
May 18, 1976
I am greatly honored to accept this magnificent presentation on behalf of the American people.
May 18, 1976
As we mark this milestone of our national independence, however, we must not forget the lessons of history.
May 18, 1976
I think it has restored the momentum that is needed for the remaining 12 primaries.
May 18, 1976
We must remain strong in our defense and steadfast in our resolve to uphold the principles with which we began two centuries ago.
May 18, 1976
We're optimistic that we can get a first ballot victory in Kansas City.
May 18, 1976
I believe that we may have some ways in which we can achieve the results without the tragedies that have occurred in some of our major metropolitan areas.
May 18, 1976
I don't think Betty and I had a more enjoyable evening than last evening since we've been in the White House.
May 18, 1976
I hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 1976, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.
May 18, 1976
It is an ingenious and very generous gift, a symbol of the common heritage of friendship and devotion to freedom which distinguishes the historic ties between our two countries.
May 17, 1976
America remains greatly inspired by the wisdom and the vision of France in the history of our great country.
May 16, 1976
We welcome you today with the warm recollection, Mr. President, of France's aid to a struggling young republic.
May 16, 1976
I am transmitting herewith the Third Annual Report of the Director of the National Heart and Lung Institute.
May 16, 1976
We welcome you tonight both to express our gratitude for the assistance of France 200 years ago and in recognition of the continuing, important role which France and the United States must play as allies in the world today.
May 16, 1976
The Report focuses on the new initiatives undertaken since enactment of the 1972 Act.
May 16, 1976
I think it's another expression of American humanitarianism in an emergency.
May 16, 1976
Mrs. Ford and I consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have this opportunity to extend our hospitality to all of your officially, as well as personally.
May 16, 1976
The report proposes two levels of expenditures for fiscal years 1977 through 1981.
May 16, 1976
Let us toast to the health of the President of the French Republic and the friendship of France and the United States.
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