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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box D19, folder \"Young Republican National\nLeadership Training School, Washington, DC, February 18, 1965\" of the Ford\nCongressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential\nLibrary.\nCopyright Notice\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The Council donated to the United\nStates of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.\nWorks prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public\ndomain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to\nremain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid\ncopyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nDigitized from Box D17 of The Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library\nExcerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich)\nYoung Republican National Leadership Training School\nSheraton-Park, Washington, D.C. Feb. 18, 1965\nSubject: What a young Republican can for the the Party.\nthe first step is to study the history of the Republican Party, its\nbasic philèsophies and the relevancy of its principles to today's world.\nThere is no substitute for this knowledge.\nSecondly, I suggest volunteering to work for the Party at the local\nlevel in a dedicated way.\nAs a third step, I recommend discussing politics and government with\nother young people. Having become knowledgable about the Party's history and\nbackground, the person taking part in discussions with others can explain the\nRepublican philosophy.\n*\n*\n*\nTaking an active part in a political party is patriotism\nin action.\nThis is a share of duty to accept the responsibility involved in building a\nbetter, stronger America. In so doing, we will strengthen the free world.\n*\n*\nI urge Young Republicans to be fully aware that Individual freedom\nof action and choice is the major motivating factor that built this Nation\nover nearly a 200-year period of time.\n*\n*\n*\nThere is a need for the imagination, talent and the will-to-work of\nyoung people. From your ranks will come the leaders, who will face mighty\nchallenges, seek higher goals, assume greater duties and accept broader\nresponsibilies.\n*\n*\n*\nmore -\nGERALD LIBRARY FORD\nYoung GOP Training School\n-2-\nRepublicans must have creative ideas and constructive proposals\nto solve admitted national problems. As a political party, we must earn\nthe confidence and trust of the American people.\nRepublican task forces are currently developing ideas in many\nareas, including economic opportunity Congressional reform and financing.\nThe goal is to get results with real meaning for every American\nby helping guide the Nation toward freedom, security, peace and well-being--\nwith fiscal r esponsibility.\n*\n*\n*\nThe Republican Party in 1966 can expect victories. We must meet\ndifficulties head-on with energy and with unity.\n#\n#\n#\nGERALD 1888817"
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