Convinced Quote by Gerald R. Ford Download Open image “I remain convinced that pardoning Nixon was the right thing to do.” — Gerald R. Ford ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Convinced Forgiveness Funny Inspirational Love Right thing Things to do
At bottom, the decision to pardon Nixon was a political judgment properly within the bounds of Ford's constitutional authority. The specter of a former… — Richard Ben-Veniste Copy Share Image
I never believed that Nixon could fully resurrect himself. And the proof of that was in the obits. — Ben Bradlee Copy Share Image
While I do not believe Ford was wrong to pardon Nixon, the timing of the pardon was premature and may have cost Ford the… — Richard Ben-Veniste Copy Share Image
[Gerald Rudolph ] Ford pardoned Richard Nixon to save everybody that, and the Democrats were ticked about it. — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
I'm not sure, if I were President Clinton, I wouldn't want to be pardoned for something that I believed that I didn't do. — John McCain Copy Share Image
In many ways when Jerry Ford pardoned Nixon, in a certain way, he did speak for the country. — Morley Safer Copy Share Image
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 pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard Nixon, has committed or may have… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share
I believe that President Nixon was right in what he did at Watergate. Lack of respect for authority and things like socialism are turning… — Tiny Tim Copy Share Image
That was my choice at that time, and I still say Nixon was a great president. A very beautiful and wise man. — Solomon Burke Copy Share Image
As a child, I remember being in the pool at this pool party and having to get out of the pool to watch Nixon… — Kelly Reichardt 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 Image
One of the enduring truths of the nation's capital is that bureaucrats survive. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
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 Image
I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
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 Image
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I cannot be convinced that great artists are moralists. Art is first appearances, then meaning. — Camille Paglia Copy Share Image
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