188 Quotes by Gerald R. Ford

I don't know what the future may hold for me-or for any of us. But I want you to know that I am a man who likes having critics who are not enemies.

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.

I know I will go to hell, because I pardoned Richard Nixon.

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency.

I recognize the need for technology that enriches life while preserving our natural environment. My goal is to stimulate productivity, but use technology to redeem, not to destroy our environment.

The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.

Frankly, I've never felt voting to be all that essential to the process.

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 committed or taken part in during the period from January 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974.

America’s leadership is essential. America’s resources are vast. America’s opportunities are unprecedented.