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The original documents are located in Box D18, folder "Whirlpool Management, Benton
Harbor, MI, May 10, 1965" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech
File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D18 of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Benton Harbor, Mich. Whirlpool Management
(Two Party)
The 89th Congress faces giant-sized jobs and some of the most important
decisions in modern history.
We must move ahead with vision, dedication and wisdom to help guide our
Nation toward the goals of freedom, security and peace. At the same time we
must honestly advocate and effectively achieve federal fiscal resposnibility.
*
*
The national debt has increased by $10 billion in two years to an all-time
high of $318 billion.
At the present rate of spending by the government, our children and the
generations to come will be buried under a financial load that can only
adversely affect their way of life.
FORD LIBRARY
-mofe-
2
*
*
*
We should throttle the rapidly-expanding trend of too much federal control
over States, counties, cities and smaller communities.
Among the major issues today is whether excess concentration of federal power
and sovereignty is to destroy State, local and individual freedom and
responsibility,
State and local officials have the answer, Simply stated it is---"We will do
the job." Perhaps, it must be done at times in partnership with a federal agency e
If there is a will and capability at the local level, there is no reason to
have a federal monopoly with a bureaucratic jungle and a tangle of red tape,
GERAL
LIBRARY
3
A bi-partisan effort is needed in two major areas.
We must maintain a balance in the legislative, executive and Judicial branches
of government as intended in the Constitution.
At the same time, we must preserve the two-party system, which has been called
the genius of the American Democracy.
Under our political system, the President represents the views of the people
who elect himo There is great power in the executive branch.
Congress is the voice of the people. It cannot experience a slow erosion of
its bal anced power without cracking the foundations of our Democracy.
The Federal Judiciary's function is to interpret laws, not to make them,
There is evidence that the Judiciary Branch is arbitrarily elbowing its way to new
positions of authority, disregarding the wise suggestions of judicial restraint
LIBRARY
made by the late Justice Frankfurter and others,
When either party has iron-fisted control of both the executive and legislative
branches of government, the tradition of checks and balances as spelled out in the
Constitution loses its meaning.
A crushing over-balance of strength in either party puts control in the hands
of a comparatively small, but powerful, majority. A strong two-party system is
assurance that our Democracy will survive, prosper, grow and help others in the world
to accept their responsibilities in the society of free nations.
At the same time the people of cur country benefit by creat ive ideas for better
government, carefully-thought-out alternative plans and proposals for legislation
that have more than an even chance of being adopted.
ERALD R.FORD
*
*
*
0
How do we overcome the present lopsided imbalance of power in Congress?
One place to start is with the Committees on Government Operations of the House
and Senate, which have broad investigating authority.
These committees should be under control of the minority party to make the
Federal government function better and to help all Americans learn the facts.
Here would be a genuine vehicle to assure that the voice of the minority would
be heard. The majority would be constantly on notice that its actions--or inactions--
were subject to effective, critical review. And, the public would know that any
cover-up or wrong-doing would be improbable, if not impossible.
67
As businessmon, you must have the mental and moral courage to become involved
in the political world as voters, as taxpayers, as partisans, as candidates for
office, as office-holders---yes, as patriots.
By being a citizen-participant in our Democracy and not a mere spectator, you
develop a stronger loyalty to your community, your state and Nation.
As leaders of your community you can fulfill your public responsibilities
by establishing closer contact with government officials, encouraging your
associates to become more active in practical politics, and by speaking out with
courage on major public issues,
Practical politicians welcome expert advise, but they don't get it often
FORD
enough. Perhaps you as businessmen and we as politicians need better communicat GERA ions.
ABRARI
I urge a strengthening of citizenship and patriotism, including a great
devotion to moral and spiritual values which are translated into nobility of
character, social justice, national righteousness,
This is neither a time to stumble, nor to falter, nor to fear in accepting
the responsibilities of citizenship to face the challenges of this age of speed
and space, turbulent events and perplexing problems.
OG
*
The Nation needs you and your readiness to accept challenges as citizens of a
free society to maintain and to stren then the two-party political system.
I am confident that you will accept=--and are accepting--your responsibilities
in an exciting, turbulent, demanding and changing time.
#
# # #
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich)
g
Benton Harbor, May 10, 1965
The 89th Congress faces giant-sized jobs and some of the most important
decisions in modern history.
We must move ahead with vision, dedication and wisdom to help guide our
Nation toward the goals of freedom, security and peace. At the same time we must
honestly advocate and effectively achieve federal fiscal responsibility.
The national debt has increased by $10 billion in two years to an all-time
high of $318 billion.
At the present rate of spending by the government, our children and the
generations to come will be buried under a financial load that can only adversely
affect their way of life.
*
*
We should throttle the rapidly-expanding trend of too much federal control
over States, counties, cities and smaller communities.
Among the major issues today is whether excess concentration of federal power
and sovereignty is to destroy State, local and individual freedom and
responsibility,
State and local officials have the answer, Simply stated it is---"We will do
the job." Perhaps, it must be done at times in partnership with a federal agency.
If there is a will and capability at the local level, there is no reason to
have a federal monopoly with a bureaucratic jungle and a tangle of red tape.
*
*
*
A bi-partisan effort is needed in two major areas.
We must maintain a balance in the legislative, executive and judicial branches
of government as intended in the Constitution.
At the same time, we must preserve the two-party system, which has been called
the genius of the American Democracy.
Under our political system, the President represents the views of the people
who elect him. There is great power in the executive branch.
Congress is the voice of the people. It cannot experience a slow erosion of
its bal anced power without cracking the foundations of our Democracy.
The Federal Judiciary's function is to interpret laws, not to make them.,
There is evidence that the Judiciary Branch is arbitrarily elbowing its way to new
positions of authority, disregarding the wise suggestions of judicial restraint
made by the late Justice Frankfurter and others.
-more-
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
When either party has iron-fisted control of both the executive and legislative
branches of government, the tradition of checks and balances as spelled out in the
Constitution loses its meaning.
A crushing over-balance of strength in either party puts control in the hands
of a comparatively small, but powerful, majority. A strong two-party system is
assurance that our Democracy will survive, prosper, grow and help others in the world
to accept their responsibilities in the society of free nations.
At the same time the people of cur country benefit by creat ive ideas for better
government, carefully-thought-out alternative plans and proposals for legislation
that have more than an even chance of being adopted.
*
*
*
As businessmen, you must have the mental and moral courage to become involved
in the political world as voters, as taxpayers, as partisans, as candidates for
office, as office-holders---yes, as patriots.
By being a citizen-participant in our Democracy and not a mere spectator, you
develop a stronger loyalty to your community, your state and Nation.
As leaders of your community you can fulfill your public responsibilities
by establishing closer contact with government officials, encouraging your
associates to become more active in practical politics, and by speaking out with
courage on major public issues.
Practical politicians welcome expert advise, but they don't get it often
enough. Perhaps you as businessmen and we as politicians need better communicat ions.
*
*
*
The Nation needs you and your readiness to accept challenges as citizens of a
free society to maintain and to stren then the two-party political system.
I am confident that you will accept---and are accepting--your responsibilities
in an exciting, turbulent, demanding and changing time.
#
#
#
#
STALD
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich)
g
Benton Harbor, Mich. May 10, 1965
The 89th Congress faces giant-sized jobs and some of the most important
decisions in modern history.
We must move ahead with vision, dedication and wisdom to help guide our
Nation toward the goals of freedom, security and peace. At the same time we must
honestly advocate and effectively achieve federal fiscal responsibility.
* *
The national debt has increased by $10 billion in two years to an all-time
high of $318 billion,
At the present rate of spending by the government, our children and the
generations to come will be buried under a financial load that can only adversely
affect their way of life.
*
*
*
We should throttle the rapidly-expanding trend of too much federal control
over States, counties, cities and smaller communities.
Among the major issues today is whether excess concentration of federal power
and sovereignty is to destroy State, local and individual freedom and
responsibility,
State and local officials have the answer, Simply stated it is---"We will do
the job." Perhaps, it must be done at times in partnership with a federal agency.
If there is a will and capability at the local level, there is no reason to
have a federal monopoly with a bureaucratic jungle and a tangle of red tape.
*
*
*
A bi-partisan effort is needed in two major areas.
We must maintain a balance in the legislative, executive and judicial branches
of government as intended in the Constitution.
At the same time, we must preserve the two-party system, which has been called
the genius of the American Democracy.
Under our political system, the President represents the views of the people
who elect him. There is great power in the executive branch.
Congress is the voice of the people. It cannot experience a slow erosion of
its bal anced power without cracking the foundations of our Democracy.
The Federal Judiciary's function is to interpret laws, not to make them,
There is evidence that the Judiciary Branch is arbitrarily elbowing its way to new
positions of authority, disregarding the wise suggestions of judicial restraint
made by the late Justice Frankfurter and others,
-more-
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
When either party has iron-fisted control of both the executive and legislative
branches of government, the tradition of checks and balances as spelled out in the
Constitution loses its meaning.
A crushing over-balance of strength in either party puts control in the hands
of a comparatively small, but powerful, majority. A strong two-party system is
assurance that our Democracy will survive, prosper, grow and help others in the world
to accept their responsibilities in the society of free nations.
At the same time the people of cur country benefit by creat ive ideas for better
government, carefully-thought-out alternative plans and proposals for legislation
that have more than an even chance of being adopted.
*
*
*
As businessmen, you must have the mental and moral courage to become involved
in the political world as voters, as taxpayers, as partisans, as candidates for
office, as office-holders---yes, as patriots.
By being a citizen-participant in our Democracy and not a mere spectator, you
develop a stronger loyalty to your community, your state and Nation.
As leaders of your community you can fulfill your public responsibilities
by establishing closer contact with government officials, encouraging your
associates to become more active in practical politics, and by speaking out with
courage on major public issues.
Practical politicians welcome expert advise, but they don't get it often
enough. Perhaps you as businessmen and we as politicians need better communications.
*
*
*
The Nation needs you and your readiness to accept challenges as citizens of a
free society to maintain and to stren then the two-party political system.
I am confident that you will accept---and are accepting--your responsibilities
in an exciting, turbulent, demanding and changing time.
#
#
#
#