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Gerald R. Ford quotes: I've had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am.

I've had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: America's leadership is essential. America's resources are vast. America's opportunities are unprecedented.

America's leadership is essential. America's resources are vast. America's opportunities are unprecedented.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: We came from many roots, and we have many branches.

We came from many roots, and we have many branches.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I strongly support the feeding of children.

I strongly support the feeding of children.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: To me, the Presidency and the Vice-Presidency were not prizes to be won, but a duty to be done.

To me, the Presidency and the Vice-Presidency were not prizes to be won, but a duty to be done.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: He was one of the few political leaders I have ever met whose public speeches revealed more than his private conversations. [On Ronald Reagan]

He was one of the few political leaders I have ever met whose public speeches revealed more than his private conversations. [On Ronald Reagan]

Gerald R. Ford quotes: My goal is for a cooperative world at peace, using its resources to build, not to destroy.

My goal is for a cooperative world at peace, using its resources to build, not to destroy.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I remain convinced that pardoning Nixon was the right thing to do.

I remain convinced that pardoning Nixon was the right thing to do.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: America needed recovery, not revenge. The hate had to be drained and the healing begun.

America needed recovery, not revenge. The hate had to be drained and the healing begun.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.

A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: We ... declared our independence 200 years ago, and we are not about to lose it now to paper shufflers and computers.

We ... declared our independence 200 years ago, and we are not about to lose it now to paper shufflers and computers.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process.

In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.'

Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.'

Gerald R. Ford quotes: There is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome, than that of being a mother.

There is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome, than that of being a mother.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Sit down before facts as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion - or you shall learn nothing.

Sit down before facts as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion - or you shall learn nothing.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: An American tragedy in which we all have played a part.

An American tragedy in which we all have played a part.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I watch a lot of baseball on the radio.

I watch a lot of baseball on the radio.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid.

The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: It's more like it is now than it ever has been.

It's more like it is now than it ever has been.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I just don't think we should go hellfire damnation around the globe freeing people, unless it is directly related to our own national security.

I just don't think we should go hellfire damnation around the globe freeing people, unless it is directly related to our own national security.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I am a Ford, not a Lincoln.

I am a Ford, not a Lincoln.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Personal excellence can be achieved by a visionary goal, through planning, dedicated execution, and total follow-through.

Personal excellence can be achieved by a visionary goal, through planning, dedicated execution, and total follow-through.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: One of the enduring truths of the nation's capital is that bureaucrats survive.

One of the enduring truths of the nation's capital is that bureaucrats survive.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Mr. President, putting it bluntly, wouldn't we just be continuing a bloodbath that already exists in Cambodia if we voted the 222 million in aid?

Mr. President, putting it bluntly, wouldn't we just be continuing a bloodbath that already exists in Cambodia if we voted the 222 million in aid?

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Teddy Roosevelt ... once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter.

Teddy Roosevelt ... once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.

Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I know I will go to hell, because I pardoned Richard Nixon.

I know I will go to hell, because I pardoned Richard Nixon.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our constitution works.

My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our constitution works.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men.

Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our government, but civilization itself.

I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our government, but civilization itself.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.

Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I don't know what the future may hold for me-or for any of us. But I want you to know that I am a man who likes having critics who

I don't know what the future may hold for me-or for any of us. But I want you to know that I am a man who likes having critics who are not enemies.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I couldn't wait to start the day.

I couldn't wait to start the day.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The harder you work, the luckier you are, and I worked like hell.

The harder you work, the luckier you are, and I worked like hell.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me.

I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: If Lincoln were alive today he'd be turning over in his grave.

If Lincoln were alive today he'd be turning over in his grave.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Frankly, I've never felt voting to be all that essential to the process.

Frankly, I've never felt voting to be all that essential to the process.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Richard Nixon was just offered $2 million by Schick to do a television commercial - for Gillette.

Richard Nixon was just offered $2 million by Schick to do a television commercial - for Gillette.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule.

Our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: My golf must be improving, I'm not hitting as many spectators.

My golf must be improving, I'm not hitting as many spectators.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: There is an old saying, The harder you try the luckier you get. I kind of like that definition of luck.

There is an old saying, The harder you try the luckier you get. I kind of like that definition of luck.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I think they ought to be treated equally. Period.

I think they ought to be treated equally. Period.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.

I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers.

I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I love sports. Whenever I can, I always watch the Detroit Tigers on the radio.

I love sports. Whenever I can, I always watch the Detroit Tigers on the radio.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: For millions of men and women, the church has been the hospital for the soul, the school for the mind and the safe depository for moral ideas.

For millions of men and women, the church has been the hospital for the soul, the school for the mind and the safe depository for moral ideas.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Truth is the glue that holds government together.

Truth is the glue that holds government together.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The Constitution is the bedrock of all our freedoms; guard and cherish it; keep honor and order in your own house; and the republic will endure.

The Constitution is the bedrock of all our freedoms; guard and cherish it; keep honor and order in your own house; and the republic will endure.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Ronald Regan doesn't dye his hair - he's just prematurely orange.

Ronald Regan doesn't dye his hair - he's just prematurely orange.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.

History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: It's discouraging how hard it is for a President to slice away large chunks of a $305 billion budget.

It's discouraging how hard it is for a President to slice away large chunks of a $305 billion budget.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: All of us who served in one war or another know very well that all wars are the glory and the agony of the young.

All of us who served in one war or another know very well that all wars are the glory and the agony of the young.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Ronald Reagan was an excellent leader of our nation during challenging times at home and abroad.

Ronald Reagan was an excellent leader of our nation during challenging times at home and abroad.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts.

This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.

The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: An impeachable offense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives considers it to be at a given moment in history.

An impeachable offense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives considers it to be at a given moment in history.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.

The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: We are bound together by the most powerful of all ties, our fervent love for freedom and independence, which knows no homeland but the human heart.

We are bound together by the most powerful of all ties, our fervent love for freedom and independence, which knows no homeland but the human heart.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: In baseball when they say you're out, you're out. It's the same way in politics.

In baseball when they say you're out, you're out. It's the same way in politics.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: A great nation cannot abandon its responsibilities. Responsibilities abandoned today return as more acute crises tomorrow.

A great nation cannot abandon its responsibilities. Responsibilities abandoned today return as more acute crises tomorrow.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Things are more like today than they have ever been before.

Things are more like today than they have ever been before.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I was dumbfounded by the stupidity of the Watergate break-in.

I was dumbfounded by the stupidity of the Watergate break-in.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Things are the way they are now, more than they ever have been before.

Things are the way they are now, more than they ever have been before.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: 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.

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.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset.

Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The spirit of seeking understanding through personal contact with people of other nations and other cultures deserves the respect and support of all.

The spirit of seeking understanding through personal contact with people of other nations and other cultures deserves the respect and support of all.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I have had a lot of adversaries in my political life, but no enemies that I can remember.

I have had a lot of adversaries in my political life, but no enemies that I can remember.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I would like to deny all allegations by Bob Hope that during my last game of golf, I hit an eagle, a birdie, an elk and a moose.

I would like to deny all allegations by Bob Hope that during my last game of golf, I hit an eagle, a birdie, an elk and a moose.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The old question still remains: Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion?

The old question still remains: Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion?

Gerald R. Ford quotes: The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

Gerald R. Ford quotes: When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to decide is what to say.

When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to decide is what to say.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: Real assistance is to help people to help themselves. We can't do everything for everybody, but there is room for all who try to make it.

Real assistance is to help people to help themselves. We can't do everything for everybody, but there is room for all who try to make it.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I would hope that understanding and reconciliation are not limited to the 19th hole alone.

I would hope that understanding and reconciliation are not limited to the 19th hole alone.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: It feels like getting a back massage from the Grim Reaper: one must get comfortable with the most horrifying things in the world.

It feels like getting a back massage from the Grim Reaper: one must get comfortable with the most horrifying things in the world.

Gerald R. Ford quotes: I hope never to see the day that I cannot admit having made a mistake.

I hope never to see the day that I cannot admit having made a mistake.