I have always felt that the real purpose of government is to enhance the lives of people and that a leader can best do that by restraining government in most cases instead of enlarging it at every opportunity. — 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
