There is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome, than that of being a mother. Gerald R. Ford More Quotes by Gerald R. Ford More Quotes From Gerald R. Ford Without God there could be no American form of government, nor an American way of life. Gerald R. Ford form government way It's more like it is now than it ever has been. Gerald R. Ford has-beens Our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule. Gerald R. Ford law work men The Declaration [of Independence] was not a protest against government, but against the excess of government. It prescribed the proper role of government, to secure the rights of individuals and to effect their safety and happiness. In modern society, no individual can do this alone. So government is not a necessary evil but a necessary good. Gerald R. Ford safety government rights In the two centuries that have passed since 1776, millions upon millions of Americans have worked and taken up arms when necessary to make that dream a reality. We can be extremely 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. We are free. Gerald R. Ford freedom taken dream The veto is a President's Constitutional right, given to him by the drafters of the Constitution because they wanted it as a checkagainst irresponsible Congressional action. The veto forces Congress to take another look at legislation that has been passed. I think this is a responsible tool for a president of the United States, and I have sought to use it responsibly. Gerald R. Ford president looks thinking That, in part, is why the Constitution's framers gave justices life tenure ? to enable them to rule wherever the law and the Constitution led them, without obligation or fear of political reprisal. Former Republican president Gerald Ford recently paid tribute to John Paul Stevens, his only appointee to the Supreme Court, who is also far more liberal than Republicans expected. He has served his nation well, ... with dignity, intellect and without partisan political concerns. Gerald R. Ford political law justice If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have I gained office by any secret promises. I have not campaigned either for the Presidency or the Vice Presidency. I have not subscribed to any partisan platform. I am indebted to no man, and only to one womanmy dear wifeas I begin this very difficult job. Gerald R. Ford office jobs men The Communist leaders in Moscow, Peking and Hanoi must fully understand that the United States considers the freedom of South Viet Nam vital to our interests. And they must know that we are not bluffing in our determination to defend those interests. Gerald R. Ford communist-leaders united-states determination I believe in friendly compromise. I said over in the Senate hearings that truth is the glue that holds government together. Compromise is the oil that makes governments go. Gerald R. Ford oil government believe In a political sense, there is one problem that currently underlies all of the others. That problem is making Government sufficiently responsive to the people. If we don't make government responsive to the people, we don't make it believable. And we must make government believable if we are to have a functioning democracy. Gerald R. Ford political government people I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me. Gerald R. Ford ambition player baseball I remain convinced that pardoning Nixon was the right thing to do. Gerald R. Ford right-thing convinced things-to-do In baseball when they say you're out, you're out. It's the same way in politics. Gerald R. Ford baseball way The United States ... has been proud of its association with the State of Israel. We shall continue to stand with Israel. We are committed to Israel's survival and security. The United States for a quarter of a century has had an excellent relationship with the State of Israel. We have cooperated in many, many fields - in your security, in the well-being of the Middle East, and in leading what we all hope is a lasting peace throughout the world. Gerald R. Ford presidential survival israel We have too long treated the natural world as an adversary rather than as a life-sustaining gift from the Almighty. If man has the genius to build, which he has, he must also have the ability and the responsibility to preserve. Gerald R. Ford responsibility men long I couldn't wait to start the day. Gerald R. Ford start-the-day presidency waiting I have taken special interest in these accounts [of UFOs].. I think there may be substance to some of these reports... I think we owe it to the people to establish credibility regarding UFOs and to produce the greatest possible enlightenment on this subject. Gerald R. Ford taken people thinking A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generation - my generation - knows from four very bitter experiences. Just as America's will for peace is second to none, so will America's 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. Gerald R. Ford strong war peace 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
