Political Quotes

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
Feb 27, 1976

I think we could do even better in the next 48 months, and I can do it with your help.

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Feb 27, 1976

We had just a superb meeting this morning. There were 1,121 new American citizens.

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Feb 27, 1976

The United States is never going to be second to anyone, period.

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Feb 27, 1976

We can enjoy all the great blessings, all the wonderful things that should and will come to us in America.

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Feb 27, 1976

I am here to tell you that the state of the United States is good, America is great, and we should all be darned proud of it.

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Feb 27, 1976

I am advised by the Department of Justice that this 'shop-book rule' is clearly in the nature of a procedural rule.

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Feb 27, 1976

We have made about 10 stops since we arrived in Florida this morning.

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Feb 27, 1976

The United States is a country that is second to none in military capability.

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Feb 27, 1976

This country is based on freedom-freedom from government oppression, freedom from fear of war, freedom of a healthy, strong, burgeoning economy.

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Feb 27, 1976

Unemployment is going down, employment is going up, retail sales, personal income, you name it, everything looks good.

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Feb 27, 1976

America will remain true to our heritage as a sanctuary to the oppressed.

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Feb 27, 1976

I am proud to have supported the legislation that permitted the naturalization of some 65,000 new Americans in Florida since 1970.

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Feb 27, 1976

I would hope so because, you know, once they make a mistake, I hope they won't repeat it.

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Feb 27, 1976

I am sick and tired of these people who go around this country downgrading, undercutting, giving the United States the devil.

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