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The original documents are located in Box D15, folder "House Speech On President's
Budget Message, January 19, 1959" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and
Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D15 of The Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
STATEMENT BY REP. GERALD R. FORD, JR.
January 19, 1959
On President's Budget Message
The balanced budget which the President submitted today is a sound
program for the coming year. It calls for responsible government action
to resist inflation by insisting that Uncle Sam follow a pay-as-you-go
policy. We must do this now, when the business climate and employment
possibilities are on the definite upturn. The President should be commended
for his fight against inflation and his realization that deficit spending
inevitably reduces the value of the dollar.
I am particularly impressed that the budget has not been balanced at
the expense of essentials. It recommends a sound program for improving our
defense posture and for moving ahead with our space and research activities.
It outlines a realistic approach to our national needs in a responsible
manner.
In summary, the budget proposals will enable our Nation to move forward
in economic and social progress at home, while fulfilling our responsibilities
abroad.
I think the budget clearly shows that our domestic and national security
requirements in the Space Age can be met within our income if we stick to the
principle of putting first things first.