History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion. Gerald R. Ford More Quotes by Gerald R. Ford More Quotes From Gerald R. Ford A great nation cannot abandon its responsibilities. Responsibilities abandoned today return as more acute crises tomorrow. Gerald R. Ford returnresponsibilitytoday Ronald Regan doesn't dye his hair - he's just prematurely orange. Gerald R. Ford orangehairfunny For nearly two hundred years, our nation has derived its strength from the diversity of its people and of their beliefs. That strength has been greatly enhanced by [the Islamic] religious heritage. Gerald R. Ford islamicreligiousyears In the age-old contest between popularity and principle, only those willing to lose for their convictions are deserving of posterity's approval. Gerald R. Ford principlesapprovalcourage I strongly support the feeding of children. Gerald R. Ford feedingsupportchildren The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Gerald R. Ford lunchalcoholthree 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 menideasschool 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. Gerald R. Ford democracyhumorkeys Our Nation has a diverse and extremely rich cultural heritage. It is a source of pride and strength to millions of Americans who look to the arts for inspiration, communication and the opportunity for creative self-expression. Gerald R. Ford communicationinspirationart 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 patrioticlunchdrinking We came from many roots, and we have many branches. Gerald R. Ford branchesroots The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep. Gerald R. Ford inspirational-lifedreamfall 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 maymenenemy A coalition of groups is waging a massive propaganda campaign against the president of the United States. an all-out attack. Their aim is total victory for themselves and total defeat for him. Gerald R. Ford groupsvictorypresident Now, therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard Nixon, has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974. Gerald R. Ford augusttakenpresident Let us put an end to self-inflicted wounds. Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset. Let us deny our adversaries the satisfaction of using Vietnam to pit Americans against Americans. Gerald R. Ford vietnamunityself My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Gerald R. Ford nightmarepatrioticlong So much of what passes for public life consists of little more than candidates without ideas, hiring consultants without conviction, to stage campaigns without content. The result, increasingly, is elections without voters. Gerald R. Ford campaignslittlesideas America's leadership is essential. America's resources are vast. America's opportunities are unprecedented. Gerald R. Ford essentialsopportunityamerica Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion?... Let us show that we can temper together those opposite elements of liberty and restraint into one consistent whole. Let us set an example for the world of a law-abiding America glorying in its freedom as well as its respect for law. Gerald R. Ford sacrificefreedomcompassion
