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.
Mar 10, 1976
I think a Secretary of State, who achieves peace, ought to be complimented rather than criticized.
Mar 10, 1976
The way to solve the problem is through the private sector of America.
Mar 10, 1976
I HAVE today approved S. 151, the 'Reclamation Authorization Act of 1975.'
Mar 10, 1976
We are great people. We have a great government. We have a great future.
Mar 10, 1976
I think the best response as to whether or not I have connection with Watergate is the fact that the Congress of the United States, the House and the Senate--a Democratic Congress--overwhelmingly approved me as the nominee for Vice…
Mar 10, 1976
Do you realize that a government big enough to give us everything we want is a government big enough to take from us everything we have?
Mar 10, 1976
Under the proposal that I support, there would be over twice as much cash or Federal money coming into the Rockford area under our bill in contrast to the bill that I vetoed.
Mar 10, 1976
1975 made us strong, we stood tall and strong, and America then will be the America we all want.
Mar 10, 1976
This project needs to be reexamined in light of new economic factors to see if it is economically justified.
Mar 10, 1976
I have indicated that we have a number of very outstanding potential Republicans for the Vice-Presidency.
Mar 10, 1976
I do not endorse any policy which requires the Federal Government to pay the entire cost of work to improve dam safety in all situations involving modifications to federally built dams.
Mar 8, 1976
I fully anticipate that the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board will continue its indispensable role in advising me on the effectiveness of our foreign intelligence efforts.
Mar 8, 1976
New threats are presented in such areas as economic reprisal and international terrorism.
Mar 8, 1976
The intelligence needs of the '70's and beyond require the use of highly sophisticated technology.
Mar 8, 1976
I am confident that all of us who feels this way have a mission to perform.
Mar 8, 1976
We in this Government, the executive as well as the legislative, will provide more funding, more people, and even better facilities to give eligible veterans the highest quality and fastest possible care that we can provide.
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