Quotes by Gerald R. Ford

Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, served from 1974 to 1977 during a pivotal time marked by national turmoil. Born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska, Ford rose to prominence as a football star at the University of Michigan and later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His presidency is often remembered for its efforts to heal a nation recovering from the Watergate scandal and his controversial decision to pardon Richard Nixon. Ford's legacy embodies resilience and integrity in leadership.

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"History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion."

Gerald R. Ford

"A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have."

Gerald R. Ford

"Our Constitution works; our great republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule."

Gerald R. Ford

"Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time."

Gerald R. Ford

"I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators."

Gerald R. Ford

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