Now, therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
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… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men.… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
One of the enduring truths of the nation's capital is that bureaucrats survive. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
The old question still remains: Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion? — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
In the firm belief that the American public deserves a better explanation than that thus far given by the Air Force, I strongly recommend… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
America now is stumbling through the darkness of hatred and divisiveness. Our values, our principles, and our determination to succeed as a free and… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
The political lesson of Watergate is this: Never again must America allow an arrogant, elite guard of political adolescents to by-pass the regular party… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
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… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
Personal excellence can be achieved by a visionary goal, through planning, dedicated execution, and total follow-through. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
Now, therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2,… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
I had pro offers from the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, who were pretty hard up for linemen in those days. If I… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share