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.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
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.
Concern for the handicapped should not be limited to the Federal Government.
I like the job of being President, because I like the challenges that come across that desk every day.
I know that you sacrificed a lot, but I just have the feeling that you are not going to let me down on Tuesday.
I congratulate you not only for your State's historic courage but for the modern North Carolina lifestyle.
We are going to hold down the cost of living--let's be practical--by holding down the cost of government.
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.'
I HAVE signed into law S. 2017, amending the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972.
I do not intend to seek appropriations for the new Office of Drug Abuse Policy created by the bill.
I thoroughly agree with the position of the Congress on the importance of a well-coordinated Federal drug abuse program.
I have voiced strong opposition to the reestablishment of a special office for drug abuse in the White House.
I really don't care, because our campaign is predicated on going to Kansas City and getting the nomination.
I believe we should strike a new balance between Government responsibility and private initiative.
I won't let you down, I promise you faithfully, for the next 5 years.
There is no reason whatsoever that we should change or alter our course, because we have been right.
I have always responded to challenges, and every working day is a better day.





