Apr 5, 1976
Consider serving your Nation and Government, whether at the local, State, or Federal level.
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 5, 1976
This would give the Congress ample time to enact my proposed Federal Assistance for Community Services Act.
Apr 5, 1976
That wonderful applause kind of gives me goose bumps because you know Betty and the kids and my brothers and others from home helped, but it was your leadership and all of those great people all across the State of Wisconsin that put in…
Apr 5, 1976
H.R. 9803 would also specify that a portion of Federal social services funds be available under Title XX of the Social Security Act for a narrow, categorical purpose.
Apr 5, 1976
Security Assistance is intended to provide military and economic funding to ease the pressure on friendly governments.
Apr 5, 1976
I am returning without my approval, H.R. 9803, a bill which would perpetuate rigid Federal child day care standards for all the States and localities in the Nation.
Apr 5, 1976
Betty and I can't be there in person, but believe me, we are there in spirit.
Apr 4, 1976
We have attempted, with a good measure of success, to find constructive solutions to the problems which affect the production and trade of coffee.
Apr 4, 1976
Among our Nation's most precious natural resources are the collective wisdom, experience and abilities of our older citizens.
Apr 2, 1976
Few, if any, quarterbacks will ever achieve the success that Bart has had.
Apr 2, 1976
The farmer is also entitled to safety from those who would create an environment in which his farm cannot function.
Apr 2, 1976
We are going to be straightshooters, we are going to be candid, we are going to be honest.
Apr 2, 1976
I want to compliment the negotiators and Secretary Usery for their efforts to work out a settlement through the collective bargaining process.
Apr 2, 1976
This administration will not tolerate foreign government-subsidized dairy products, period.
Apr 2, 1976
At the end of that we can all say we're proud to be Americans, and we're proud of America.
Apr 1, 1976
I do not believe that court-ordered, forced busing to achieve racial balance is the right way to get quality education.
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