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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.

Quotes by year · 1974–20064,312 total · peak 1976 (2421)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 798 quotes1976: 2,421 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 8 quotes1996: 56 quotes1997: 26 quotes1998: 26 quotes1999: 2 quotes2000: 4 quotes2001: 1 quote2002: 3 quotes2003: 9 quotes2004: 2 quotes2006: 4 quotes
Mar 5, 1976

I always assume it will be close, but I think our momentum is good, and I think we will win.

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Mar 5, 1976

Revenue sharing has proven its value in any realistic appraisal of the Federal Government's role.

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Mar 5, 1976

Well, if we win in Florida and Illinois, we will be very encouraged, and I would think my opponent would be somewhat discouraged.

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Mar 5, 1976

I'm proud of it, and I'm very grateful for the people in the Congress who stood with me.

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Mar 5, 1976

I have already done something in the area where it was very acute.

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Mar 5, 1976

The older people who have worked and earned retirement must be protected as they live their older years in comfort and retirement.

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Mar 5, 1976

Every indication we have is that the economy is going to get better and better and better.

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Mar 5, 1976

This year, there is absolutely no reason whatsoever to trade in your Ford for a new tool--especially one that hasn't even been road-tested.

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Mar 5, 1976

I think agriculture in Illinois, as well as elsewhere, is bound to be prosperous.

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Mar 5, 1976

It will substantially increase the amount of money flowing back to your State and local units of government.

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Mar 5, 1976

He has been very helpful in a number of areas throughout the country and I presume that as the campaign continues he will.

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Mar 5, 1976

It will be very significant, because with success in Florida and success here, we will have piled up a significant number of delegates, and that is what will make the difference in Kansas City.

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Mar 5, 1976

We didn't panic. We decided what was right; we did it, and I think the results are proving it.

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Mar 5, 1976

I intend to continue making government more responsive to your needs and the needs of all Americans.

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Mar 4, 1976

I have taken affirmative action to ensure that America's alliances are strong.

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Mar 4, 1976

I came away with a feeling that we ought to make as big an investment as we possibly could in helping those young people.

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Mar 4, 1976

I think that there is a reasonable and responsible middle ground, and that's the position that I take.

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Mar 4, 1976

I have recommended to the Congress that we take 24 primary, secondary...education categorical grant programs, consolidate them in one block grant program.

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