May 13, 1976
The purpose of America's mighty arsenal is not to terrify the weak, to provoke armed confrontation, or to lay claim to that which is not ours.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
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 13, 1976
I am totally dedicated to maintain that peace that we now enjoy and to make certain that the legacy of peace continues for our children and for the generations to come.
May 13, 1976
Politics had no impact on whether it was signed yesterday or a week from now or 2 weeks from now.
May 13, 1976
Economically, we're on a course of steady growth and rising prosperity.
May 13, 1976
I vetoed 49 bills; 42 of them have been sustained, and we have saved the taxpayers $13 billion.
May 13, 1976
We will promise only what we can deliver, and we will deliver everything that we promise.
May 13, 1976
I am the first President in 13 years who can go to the American people and say our country is at peace.
May 13, 1976
Telling the truth is the secret to success in government, as in everything else.
May 13, 1976
The day that I took the oath of office as President of the United States I said that truth is the glue that holds government together.
May 12, 1976
It is imperative, therefore, that Federal law enforcement efforts aimed at those who are responsible for distributing illicit drugs in our communities be as effective as possible.
May 12, 1976
The opportunity for people to come from the private sector into government and to go back... is a great opportunity in this cross-fertilization.
May 12, 1976
I believe it is possible to make our regulatory system responsive to the concerns of all Americans.
May 12, 1976
Drug abuse, particularly narcotics addiction, has reached crisis proportions in the United States.
May 12, 1976
I commend you to the wisdom and the experience and the fine job that Elliot Richardson has done.
May 12, 1976
I think his selection will benefit us, help our negotiators, and immeasurably be beneficial to your industry.
May 12, 1976
The Cabinet Committee shall be responsible for the coordination of all policies of the Federal government relating to the drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services.
May 12, 1976
This legislation would require the President to develop legislative reform proposals by January 31 of each year.
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