I strongly urge the Congress to take affirmative action quickly and positively on this important proposal.
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.
You've got a big job to do carrying out the Secretary's policies and carrying out my decisions.
I urge all civilian employees of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces to support this vital voluntary effort to the best of their ability.
The American people and those from your country, Mexico, have a great feeling on behalf of one another.
If that is the criteria, I think we have restored honesty and frankness and straightforwardness to the White House.
Some of those who didn't do so well yesterday seemed to be satisfied with second.
I have just issued a proclamation which designates March as Red Cross Month.
This proposed consolidation of health programs is essential to continue our national progress in the field of health.
We are going to meet the challenge unless the Congress continues to handcuff us.
I was never privileged, when I was a Member of Congress, to be a member of this parliamentary group, and I regretted that failure very much.
The health of our people is one of our Nation's most vital resources.
I promise substantially increased employment without the ravages of inflation.
This willingness to be of help to one another epitomizes the American spirit--and the Red Cross perpetuates this heritage.
I am asking the Congress today to enact the Financial Assistance for Health Care Act.
I am very, very confident, Bill, with your background in a wide variety of areas.
I think the policies we are pursuing at the present time will result in a continuous downward trend in the cost of living.
It is my strong feeling that parliamentarians getting together add to the substance of the talks between the executives of two great countries.
I just hope that scouting goes on forever, because it is a great contributor to all of what we stand for in this country.
I have talked to the President of Mexico and the President of Columbia, in trying to get their cooperation, and they have fully agreed to do the maximum.
I AM very sorry, Pete, I couldn't come over to the ceremonies, but I was there in spirit, if not in person.
This situation has gotten far more acute in many of our major metropolitan areas.
I believe we have found in Mr. Bensinger the right combination of proven experience, complete integrity, and full commitment to public service.





