Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
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Apr 9, 1976

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.

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Apr 9, 1976

The United States of America is unsurpassed in military capability, and we are going to keep it that way.

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Apr 9, 1976

The evidence strongly suggests that we are on the right course.

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Apr 9, 1976

If you think you can do something, and if you work at it, you can accomplish it.

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Apr 9, 1976

I had no longer been President than 30 days or more when we were capitulated into the worst economic recession that this country has had in 40 years.

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Apr 8, 1976

More than a shrine to Texas valor, the Alamo is a monument to human freedom.

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Apr 8, 1976

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.

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Apr 8, 1976

In global terms, America must never give away such an advantage to any potential enemy, and we never will.

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Apr 8, 1976

I am optimistic, but I don't think there is any specific comment I can make at this time.

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Apr 8, 1976

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.

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Apr 8, 1976

It is the duty of every one of us to ensure that we have something worth defending in America.

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Apr 8, 1976

The foster grandparents children is one of the outstanding programs.

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Apr 8, 1976

Listen to a fellow like John Tower, he knows what he is talking about.

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Apr 8, 1976

I think it would have a seriously adverse impact on the justification and the reason for NATO.

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Apr 8, 1976

Congress, in the 1975 fiscal year budget for the Defense Department, imposed a 26,000 cut in civilian employment across the military installations.

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