Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr.was an American politician who served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. Prior to this he was the 40th Vice President of the United States, serving from 1973 until President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974. He was the first person appointed to the vice presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment, following the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew on October 10, 1973. Becoming president upon Richard Nixon's departure on...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth14 July 1913
CountryUnited States of America
The spirit of seeking understanding through personal contact with people of other nations and other cultures deserves the respect and support of all.
I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.
The harder you work, the luckier you are, and I worked like hell.
I know I will go to hell, because I pardoned Richard Nixon.
Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.'
A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generationmy generationknows from four very bitter experiences. Just as Americas will for peace is second to none, so will Americas strength be second to none. We cannot rely on the forbearance of others to protect this Nation. The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.
In the two centuries that have passed since 1776, millions upon millions of Americans have worked and taken up arms, when necessary, to make [the American] dream a reality. We can be proud of what they have accomplished. Today, we are the world's oldest republic. We are at peace. Our nation and our way of life endure. And we are free.
I am the first to admit that I am no great orator or no person that got where I have gotten by any William Jennings Bryan technique.
It feels like getting a back massage from the Grim Reaper: one must get comfortable with the most horrifying things in the world.
I hope never to see the day that I cannot admit having made a mistake.
It's more like it is now than it ever has been.
The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.
Humor can help you to disagree without being disagreeable. The key in democracy is not necessarily that we agree, but that we participate....Despite all the heavy problems- domestic and international- there is humor. Humor transcends partisanship.
The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid.