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I believe in the universality of freedom.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
In other words, words can be empty and all that does is just reinforce the bad behavior of tyrants.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
I believe that the best government that will yield to peace, is one decided by people. Not by a liberator in this case.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
We want to empower women and encourage women and to develop civil societies so women can benefit.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
You want the country to go back to normal, but the presidency couldn't go back to normal.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
I happen to be one of these guys that when you say something, you better mean it.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
Women are going to lead the democracy movement, mark my words.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
When you're off the stage, you're off the stage.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
I believe that I benefit as a person and so do you, when you live under that call.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
I believe women will lead the democracy movement in the Middle East.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
Somebody said: "Well, you did that to make us like you." No, no. It's not a reason you do things, to be liked. It's the right thing to do, to save lives.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
One of the principles that I've tried to live my life on, sometimes successfully, sometimes not as successfully, is 'to whom much is given much is required'.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
My argument is that it really matters, if you're interested in peace. If peace is your goal, which it's got to be a goal for any American president, it matters a lot whether people live in a free society.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
I'm interested in politics, but I'm out of politics. You know, I like to watch it.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
I've got to tell you, I don't miss the limelight. At all. Kind of weird to say it.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)
No, I didn't read the budget. I hired people to read the budget. You read the budget? Well, yeah. It's the difference between somebody who's in Congress and somebody who's a governor.
Speech at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation (2011)