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.
Our military forces, when you consider the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marines, are unsurpassed by any foreign government.
It is a great, great evening, and I am delighted to come here at the conclusion of 2 wonderful days.
We can avoid this holocaust, and we will avoid it if we keep America strong, not strong for the sake of war, but strong for the sake of peace.
We should stand tall and strong and say we are proud to be Americans and we are proud of America.
More than a shrine to Texas valor, the Alamo is a monument to human freedom.
Under the Peaceful Nuclear Prospective Treaty, there are some very far-reaching new steps that will be taken to insure that there are no violations.
In global terms, America must never give away such an advantage to any potential enemy, and we never will.
It is the duty of every one of us to ensure that we have something worth defending in America.
I am optimistic, but I don't think there is any specific comment I can make at this time.
I think it would have a seriously adverse impact on the justification and the reason for NATO.
The Department of Defense, working through the Air Force, will make a maximum effort to try to find jobs either in the military or civilian community.
I want them to do it on their own, and I just think any comment on this situation ought to come from former Governor Connally.
I can tell you without any hesitation or qualification that the military capability of the United States today is unsurpassed, period.





