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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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Apr 12, 1976

It is possible that full implementation may take more time than is provided in the act.

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Apr 12, 1976

I believe in the domestic field, we have a major obligation to keep the firm, steady and, I think, successful course in trying to get this Nation out of the worst economic recession in 40 years.

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Apr 12, 1976

Small businesses are the cornerstone of the American economy.

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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.

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Apr 12, 1976

There is hereby established the Endangered Species Scientific Authority.

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Apr 12, 1976

We have a number of options that cover diplomatic, economic, military--we have a wide, wide range of options.

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Apr 12, 1976

We do not believe that they should be subjected to Soviet Union domination.

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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.

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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.

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Apr 12, 1976

I am concerned about our ability to fulfill the tasks in the time and manner provided in the act.

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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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Apr 12, 1976

The Secretary of the Interior is hereby designated the Management Authority for purposes of the Convention.

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Apr 12, 1976

Jefferson's principle of limited government...are as much a part of the debate of 1976 as they were in 1776.

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Apr 12, 1976

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

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Apr 9, 1976

It is a great, great evening, and I am delighted to come here at the conclusion of 2 wonderful days.

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Apr 9, 1976

Today, on this solemn occasion, I repeat that pledge, to work for a world where the foundation of peace is mutual self-interest instead of mutual terror.

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Apr 9, 1976

We have a crop insurance program, we have a disaster program to help the unfortunate farmer who has lost a crop because of the weather or other unforeseen difficulties.

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Apr 9, 1976

Our military forces, when you consider the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marines, are unsurpassed by any foreign government.

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Apr 9, 1976

We can say individually and collectively, we are proud to be Americans and we are proud of America.

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Apr 9, 1976

We should never forget that a government big enough to give us everything we want is a government big enough to take from us everything we have.

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Apr 9, 1976

I have vigorously opposed any efforts by Congress or economists or anybody else to put a price ceiling on agricultural commodities.

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