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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 12, 1976

We need a better understanding of the combined effects of all government regulatory activities on our economy and our lives.

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May 12, 1976

We are, of course, delighted with all of them and the job that they do.

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May 12, 1976

The other deferral sets aside $500,000 to begin accruing an American Revolution Bicentennial Administration scholarship escrow fund.

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May 12, 1976

One of the deferrals... postpones obligation of $688,430 for design of a Bureau of Mines research center.

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May 11, 1976

I support their recommendations that ERDA retain its current responsibilities for funding and management of the defense-related programs.

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May 11, 1976

I'll promise you to go from the problems we had in August to the heights that America has never seen in the past.

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May 11, 1976

We saved the taxpayers of this country, by those 42 vetoes which have been sustained, $13 billion.

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May 11, 1976

I will consider these recommendations in developing my future budgets.

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May 11, 1976

Each and every one of us want to make a better world for our children and our grandchildren.

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May 11, 1976

We've had peace, prosperity, and we have trust in the White House.

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May 11, 1976

This segregation of costs will make clear to the Congress and to the public the total requirements for national defense purposes.

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May 10, 1976

The key provision of the bill is the creation of a new Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President.

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May 10, 1976

May the friendship between Denmark and the United States continue to grow.

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May 10, 1976

I welcome the outstanding contributions which the Danish Government, the Danish Bicentennial Committee, and the Danish people are making to the observance of our 200th anniversary.

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May 10, 1976

We are very grateful, on behalf of 215 million Americans, for the achievements in the past as well as well into the future.

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May 10, 1976

Denmark perhaps is the only other country which for years has celebrated July 4.

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