I'm a Ford, not a Lincoln. My addresses will never be as eloquent as Mr. Lincoln's. But I will do my very best to equal his brevity and his plain speaking. Gerald R. Ford More Quotes by Gerald R. Ford More Quotes From Gerald R. Ford Let America symbolize humanity's struggle to conquer nature and master technology. The time has now come for our Government to facilitate the individual's control over his or her future - and of the future of America. Gerald R. Ford technology government struggle I recognize the need for technology that enriches life while preserving our natural environment. My goal is to stimulate productivity, but use technology to redeem, not to destroy our environment. Gerald R. Ford technology goal needs The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid. Gerald R. Ford medicare-and-medicaid roles overcoming Sit down before facts as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion — or you shall learn nothing. Gerald R. Ford giving-up littles children 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 rhetoric technique firsts I am determined to seek self-sufficiency in energy as an urgent national priority. My goal is to make America independent of foreign energy sources by 1985. Gerald R. Ford independent self america 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 speech political leader Conservatism has always meant more to me than simply sticking up for private property & free enterprise. It has also meant defending our heritage & preserving our values. Gerald R. Ford conservatism heritage enterprise As President, I am determined to offer leadership to overcome our current economic problems. My goal is for jobs for all who want to work and economic opportunity for all who want to achieve. Gerald R. Ford goal opportunity jobs As a man of the Congress, let me reaffirm my conviction that the collective wisdom of our two great legislative bodies while not infallible will in the end serve the people faithfully and very, very well. Gerald R. Ford men two people 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 agony glory war I remember as a ranger the first time I stood alone on Inspiration Point over at Canyon Station looking out over this beautiful land. I thought to myself how lucky I was that my parents' and grandparents' generation had the vision and the determination to save it for us. Now it is our turn to make our own gift outright to those who will come after us, 15 years, 40 years, 100 years from now. I want to be as faithful to my grandchildren's generation as Old Faithful has been to ours. What better way can we add a new dimension to our third century of freedom? Gerald R. Ford determination inspiration beautiful There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe. Gerald R. Ford presidential-debate domination europe 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 aids president war During the day on Monday, Washington time, the airport at Saigon came under persistent rocket as well as artillery fire and was effectively closed. The military situation in the area deteriorated rapidly. I therefore ordered the evacuation of all American personnel remaining in South Vietnam. Gerald R. Ford military monday war The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music. Gerald R. Ford art-and-music education children 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 rely-upon public-opinion believe The harder you work, the luckier you are, and I worked like hell. Gerald R. Ford harder hell We must proceed with our own energy development. Exploitation of domestic petroleum and natural gas potentialities, along with nuclear, solar, geothermal, and non-fossil fuels is vital. We will never again permit any foreign nation to have Uncle Sam over a barrel of oil. Gerald R. Ford oil uncles energy I do believe, with all my heart and mind and spirit, that I, not as President but as a humble servant of God, will receive justice without mercy if I fail to show mercy. Gerald R. Ford humble heart believe
