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.
Mar 12, 1976
Americans dared to challenge the oppression of a distant and unresponsive government that tried to govern without the consent of the governed.
Mar 12, 1976
Our challenge, yours and mine, is to foster new courage and realism at home.
Mar 12, 1976
We are on the road to recovery and prosperity in America, and we are picking up speed every day.
Mar 12, 1976
All of us who come from the other 48 States are deeply indebted to the heroism and the accomplishments of those who fought in this battle 195 years ago.
Mar 12, 1976
I never think about it, because in the first place, I have a lot of faith in the American people.
Mar 12, 1976
When your State constitution was adopted, you took great care to preserve the basics of self-government.
Mar 12, 1976
Together, we will build a better America, and we will build a better world.
Mar 12, 1976
America is strong today, and it is going to stay strong for our national security.
Mar 11, 1976
We are going to make sure that there are enough real jobs created by our economy.
Mar 11, 1976
I strongly disagree with the radical remedies of forced busing to achieve racial balance.
Mar 11, 1976
Consumer confidence is up, unemployment is going down, employment is going up.
Mar 11, 1976
The problem is that we are becoming more and more dependent on foreign oil imports.
Mar 11, 1976
I strongly support the principle of private volunteer giving to help finance higher education.
Mar 11, 1976
I think it would help to provide continuity, enterprise, and bring added stability to the business and farming communities throughout our country.
Mar 11, 1976
I think less than 100 Federal employees handle the whole distribution of all these funds to the 50 States and the almost 5,000 different units of government at the local level.
Mar 11, 1976
I made the decision just because I thought it was in the national interest-not in his interest but the national interest-to get that tragedy, that trauma period behind us.
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