Quote

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 organization and dictate the terms of a national election.

Gerald R. Ford

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Gerald R. Ford
Age: 93 †
Born: 1913
Born: July 14
Died: 2006
Died: December 26
American Football Player
Autobiographer
Gridiron Football Player
Lawyer
Military Officer
Politician
President
Statesperson
Omaha
Nebraska
Leslie Lynch King Jr.
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr.
Gerald R. Ford
President Ford
G. R. Ford
Gerald Ford Jr.
Gerald Rudolph Jerry Ford Jr.
Gerald Rudolph Ford
Ford
Must
National
Elites
Never
Organization
Guard
Lessons
Arrogant
Terms
Regular
Term
Lesson
Adolescents
Party
Pass
Watergate
Political
Election
Dictate
America
Allow
Elite

More quotes by Gerald R. Ford

Image
Theirs is an American tragedy in which we all have played a part. It could go on and on, or someone must write The End to it. I have concluded that only I can do that. And if I can, I must.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
The Communist leaders in Moscow, Peking and Hanoi must fully understand that the United States considers the freedom of South Viet Nam vital to our interests. And they must know that we are not bluffing in our determination to defend those interests.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
Sit down before facts as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion — or you shall learn nothing.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
The Constitution is the bedrock of all our freedoms guard and cherish it keep honor and order in your own house and the republic will endure.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
The spirit of seeking understanding through personal contact with people of other nations and other cultures deserves the respect and support of all.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
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
Image
We . . . declared our independence 200 years ago, and we are not about to lose it now to paper shufflers and computers.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
There is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome, than that of being a mother.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
If compassion and mercy are not compatible with politics then something is the matter with politics.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
We must proceed with our own energy development. Exploitation of domestic petroleum and natural gas potentialities, along with nuclear, solar, geothermal, and non-fossil fuels is vital. We will never again permit any foreign nation to have Uncle Sam over a barrel of oil.
Gerald R. Ford
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. Here the people rule. But there is a higher Power, by whatever name we honor Him, who ordains not only righteousness but love, not only justice but mercy.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
I would hope that understanding and reconciliation are not limited to the 19th hole alone.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
I do believe, with all my heart and mind and spirit, that I, not as President but as a humble servant of God, will receive justice without mercy if I fail to show mercy.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
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.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
It's the quality of the ordinary, the straight, the square, that accounts for the great stability and success of our nation. It's a quality to be proud of. But it's a quality that many people seem to have neglected.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
Ronald Regan doesn't dye his hair - he's just prematurely orange.
Gerald R. Ford
Image
A great nation cannot abandon its responsibilities. Responsibilities abandoned today return as more acute crises tomorrow.
Gerald R. Ford