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1913–2006 United States
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from 1974 to 1977. Prior to this he was the 40th vice president of the United States, serving from 1973 until President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974.
United States Episcopalians Lawyers Politicians Also known as: Ford, Gerald, Gerald R. Ford, Jerry Ford, Leslie Lynch
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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.
I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our Government but civilization itself.
Sit down before facts as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion — or you shall learn nothing.
A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.
Address to Congress (1974)
We have come tardily to the tremendous task of cleaning up our environment.
The old question still remains: Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion?
Too often critics seem more intent on seeking new ways to alter Congress than to truly learn how it functions.
History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.
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.
Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.
Time and Chance (1994)
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.
I would hope that understanding and reconciliation are not limited to the 19th hole alone.
The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.
There can be only one Commander in Chief. In these times crises cannot be managed and wars cannot be waged by committee, nor can peace be pursued solely by parliamentary debate.
He's the smartest guy in Congress, but he insists on voting his conscience instead of party.
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?
History and experience tells us that moral progress cannot come in comfortable and in complacent times, but out of trial and out of confusion.
State of the Union Address (1975)
America needed recovery, not revenge. The hate had to be drained and the healing begun.
If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have I gained office by any secret promises.
Obviously, it's a great privilege and pleasure to be here at the Yale Law School Sesquicentennial Convocation. And I defy anyone to say that and chew gum at the same time.
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