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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 · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 799 quotes1976: 2,422 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 29 quotes1996: 121 quotes1997: 85 quotes1998: 96 quotes1999: 10 quotes2000: 16 quotes2001: 6 quotes2002: 5 quotes2003: 14 quotes2004: 4 quotes2005: 1 quote2006: 5 quotes
Mar 21, 1976

It is no exaggeration to say that the future well-being of our Nation depends on putting our best minds to work now to solve the problems of tomorrow.

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Mar 21, 1976

Concern for the handicapped should not be limited to the Federal Government.

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Mar 19, 1976

I like the job of being President, because I like the challenges that come across that desk every day.

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Mar 19, 1976

I know that you sacrificed a lot, but I just have the feeling that you are not going to let me down on Tuesday.

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Mar 19, 1976

I congratulate you not only for your State's historic courage but for the modern North Carolina lifestyle.

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Mar 19, 1976

We are going to hold down the cost of living--let's be practical--by holding down the cost of government.

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Mar 19, 1976

You should never be embarrassed to say anywhere on the face of this Earth, 'I am an American homemaker, and I am proud of it.'

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Mar 19, 1976

The increase in the cost of living was the lowest in 4 years.

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Mar 19, 1976

I HAVE signed into law S. 2017, amending the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972.

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Mar 19, 1976

I do not intend to seek appropriations for the new Office of Drug Abuse Policy created by the bill.

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Mar 19, 1976

I thoroughly agree with the position of the Congress on the importance of a well-coordinated Federal drug abuse program.

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Mar 19, 1976

I have voiced strong opposition to the reestablishment of a special office for drug abuse in the White House.

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Mar 19, 1976

I really don't care, because our campaign is predicated on going to Kansas City and getting the nomination.

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Mar 19, 1976

I believe we should strike a new balance between Government responsibility and private initiative.

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Mar 19, 1976

I won't let you down, I promise you faithfully, for the next 5 years.

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Mar 19, 1976

There is no reason whatsoever that we should change or alter our course, because we have been right.

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Mar 19, 1976

I stand here tonight and say I am proud of our great country.

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Mar 19, 1976

I have always responded to challenges, and every working day is a better day.

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Mar 19, 1976

Things are really looking up for the United States of America.

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