One of the enduring truths of the nation's capital is that bureaucrats survive. Gerald R. Ford More Quotes by Gerald R. Ford More Quotes From Gerald R. Ford We must introduce a new balance in the relationship between the individual and the government--a balance that favors greater individual freedom and self-reliance. Gerald R. Ford freedom government self Today, America can regain the sense of pride that existed before Vietnam... These events, tragic as they are, portend neither the end of the world nor of America's leadership in the world. Gerald R. Ford pride military america I think they ought to be treated equally. Period. Gerald R. Ford gay periods thinking If I went back to college again, I'd concentrate on learning to write and to speak before an audience . Nothing is more important than the abillity to communicate effectively. Gerald R. Ford college writing wrestling It's discouraging how hard it is for a President to slice away large chunks of a $305 billion budget. Gerald R. Ford discouraging billions president Speaker, with mixed emotions we mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish genocide of the Armenian people. In taking notice of the shocking events in 1915, we observe this anniversary with sorrow in recalling the massacres of Armenians and with pride in saluting those brave patriots who survived to fight on the side of freedom during World War I. Gerald R. Ford fighting pride war To me, the Presidency and the Vice-Presidency were not prizes to be won, but a duty to be done. Gerald R. Ford duty vices done I am committed to furthering the self-determination of Indian communities but without terminating the special relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian people. I am strongly opposed to termination. Self-determination means that you can decide the nature of your tribe's relationship with the Federal Government within the framework of the Self-Determination Act, which I signed in January of 1975. Gerald R. Ford government determination mean I know well the coequal role of the Congress in our constitutional process. I love the House of Representatives. I revere the traditions of the Senate despite my too-short internship in that great body. As President, within the limits of basic principles, my motto toward the Congress is communication, conciliation, compromise, and cooperation. Gerald R. Ford communication house love The tough decisions that a president has to make in the Oval Office are in no way related to the capability of a person to do well on television. On the other hand, the capability of a person to project favorably on television enhances that person's odds of being elected so he can serve in the Oval Office. So you can't ignore the talents, one, to be very effective on television, and on the other hand, to be very effective as an operating president. Gerald R. Ford office odds hands As I rejected amnesty, so I reject revenge. I ask all Americans who ever asked for goodness and mercy in their lives, who ever sought forgiveness for their trespasses, to join in rehabilitating all the casualties of the tragic conflict of the past. (On Americans who avoided conscription during the Vietnam War, to Veterans of Foreign Wars) Gerald R. Ford 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. (On Watergate crisis) Gerald R. Ford My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. (On succeeding Richard M Nixon as president) Gerald R. Ford An American tragedy in which we all have played a part. (On Watergate, announcing pardon of former President Richard M Nixon) Gerald R. Ford It can go on and on, or someone must write 'The End' to it. I have concluded that only I can do that. And if I can, I must. Gerald R. Ford Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men. Gerald R. Ford Things are more like they are now than they have ever been. Gerald R. Ford Things are more like today than they have ever been before. Gerald R. Ford more things like today Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time. Gerald R. Ford work-hard dinner truth work time I feel it is my first duty to make an unprecedented compact with my countrymen. Not an inaugural address, not a fireside chat, not a campaign speech - just a little straight talk among friends. Gerald R. Ford feel friends duty speech
