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County, Elmira, NY, October 6, 1965" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary
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Republican Dinner
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Among many extra-legislative activities as Republican Leader of
the House is traveling. Since January 4th I have been in more than
30 states. Before the year ends, I will have visited possibly a
dozen more.
Usually, I have time to prepare speeches. Rarely do I have an
opportunity to attend a dinner without being called upon to say
something.
On what I thought was to be one of those rare occasions, it turned
out otherwise.
The toastmaster--like myself--- was a graduate of Yale University.
Before he got around to introducing the speaker, for some reason he
decided to call on me to say a few impromptu words.
The audience was bi-partisan. There were a large number of
young GERA FORD VIBRARY
people in the audience who had just graduated from high school.
-more-
Elmira
&
I quickly decided to discuss a safe subject--- Yale University.
Warming up to the advantages of the place where I coached football
while getting a law degree, I told how "y" stands for youth...
"A" for appreciation... "L" for loyalty.. and "E" for efficiency.
The words came easily and the clock ticked away.
As I concluded my speech, someone in the rear of the auditorium
said in a loud voice, "It's a good thing he didn't graduate from
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology!"
*
*
*
The invitation to speak with you tonight came from Howard Robison,
my colleague in the House, and Don Cole, your County Chairman.
The letter went something like this:
"New York 33rd District Republicans by tradition have outstanding
speakers at their dinner-meetings."
Several excellent orators were then listed.
The letter concluded: "We hope you will accept. Up until now
we have had very fine programs."
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
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Elmira
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I'm sure we have all heard many speeches and cannot remember what
was said. I have an exception.
When I was a Navy officer stationed near Chicago, I heard a man speak
who left a strong impression.
In a speech he said: "A government big enough to give you everything
you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you
have."
This sound comment has affected my views politically and oh many
legislative matters during the past 161 years I have been in Congress.
Another quote from his speech has stayed with me. He said: "You can't
make footprints on the sands of time by sitting down." This
is good advice for anyone.
Tonight I will discuss the government I described a few moments ago
and how the situation offers the Republican Party a golden opportunity.
-more-
GERALD FORD LIBRAR)
Elmira
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That is the state of our government today with Lyndon B. Johnson
riding herd on a Congress his political empire controls by a
2 to 1 majority.
We have big government... a leviathen gåvernment... a government
that really doesn't care about the common man 9 his hopes,
his dreams, his frustrations, his disappointments, his troubles.
The Great Society promotes programs dressed in purity of name.
It is operated by two-fisted, political platoons. It is a shambles
of contradiction.
I am being optimistic, not pessimistic about the state of our
federal government today. Its condition, its weaknesses and
terrifying strength, its heavy-handed ruler in the White House,
its strangle hold on American cities, townships, counties, communities
and the 50 States offer the Republican Party one of the great
opportunities in many years.
I sense a gradual awakening in the American electorate to the
GERALD FORD LIBRAR
dangers of the alleged Great Society.
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Elmira
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America--and some Democrats in Congress- are beginning to see
these dangers.
They are learning that the Great Society's far-out dreams are built on
foundations of sand...that misuse of political power in high places
is frightening...that the Gemocrats are more interested in being
popular than they are in true progress.
Yes, the Democrat record is extremely vulnerable.
Democrats demonstrate they want to concentrate all power in central
government. They dodge responsible dissent and dialogue in Congress.
They bow to the will of the White House.
They live by the creed-big, bigger, biggest. Take more and the
government spends more. Borrow against tomorrow and spend it all today.
Fatten the federal payroll. Tax, tax, tax...spend, spend, spend.
Democrats work to create a general welfare state. Republicans are
interested in the state of the general welfare.
However there is hope. We Republicans are gaining allies. Senator
ALD FORD LIBRAR,
Manafield, the Democrat majority leader, raises vital questions.
-more-
Elmira
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Vice President Humprhey describes "the huge legislative tonnage dropped
on our door step."
I subscribe to the general theme of his remark. However, I would
replacetthe word "dropped" with the word "shoveled."
That huge legislative tonnage the Vice President talks about is
among the reasons for our national debt being sky high and headed
for the moon.
The national debt is NOT the $320 billion appearing on the record.
Actually, it is $800 billion in committments for future spending
that require no new laws or programs.
Meanwhile, the Great Society claims progress.
Well, what is progress?
-more-
FORD is LIBRARI
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Elmira
Is it progress to slip away from the principles of the Constitution.
Is it progress to perpetuate poverty for political exploitation and
political purpose? Is it progress is destroy incentive? Is it
progress to take one man's taxes to pay another man's rent? Is it
progress to have Congress bend like a weed in the wind when the
President huffs and puffs from the White House?
The The President predicts that this Congress # will leap into history
as the most effective and most rewarding. for all the people in
all the history of America."
Where has it leaped?
It is "rewarding" the American taxpayers when they have less to
spend on necessities, slimmer bank accounts, and more taxes arbitrarily
taken from their paychecks?
Is it"effective" to have state and local governments crumbling
in the iron clutch of federalism?
FORD is LIBRARY GENALD
Is it rewarding to be under the shadow of inflation?
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Elmira
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Is it "effective" to have a steady growth of direct and hidden taxes?
Do we want history to record this era as one which marked the
beginning of a one-party system?
Do we call it "success" to have Americans losing their identity
in an alleged Great Society that sets a record for escalating
bureaucracy?
Democrats ignore the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, who said, "the
best rule, after all, is to let the people do pretty well as they
please with their own business."
The issues are clear. They come more sharply into focus every day.
They are creating an uneasiness, some deep fears, and growing
unrestacross America.
During the next few months the degree of federalism will dangerously
increase because of the tragedy of the past election. The voices of
the people will be even more muffled. Potomac paternalism will expand.
-more-
FORD NIBRARY
Elmira
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Our Party moves into a crucial campaign armed with several
hard-hitting issues, which I described earlier as being clear-cut.
The first is President Lyndon Johnson--his use and misuse of power.
The second is the erosion of the rights of states andlocal
governments to conduct their business without federal control.
The third is the loss of identity of individuals who have little to
say when one party controls national government by a 2 to 1 majority
and the Executive branch gags Congress with iron-fisted czarism.
The fourth issue is a combination of inflation and the lack of
fiscal sanity on the part of the Administration.
This is our ammunition. How do we use it?
How do we return balance to government, strengthen the Congress,
have a Republican in the White House who will put statesmanship ahead
of personal popularity in conducting the business of the Executive branch?
-more-
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
Elmira
-12-
First, I ask that we forget 1964. Let's become once again ONE
Republican Party. This does not mean a huge monolithic political
organisation. Certainly, we can have responsible disagreement.
We should have intelligent dialogue.
Unless we leave the splintering to the Democrats and become THE
Republican Party, America will have one-party government. All the
greatness of the Constitution will go down the drain. The system of
checks and balances will be replaced by a system of federalism.
That so-called n one party" dominating our beloved country will
be that of big city political bosses, power-hungry labor dictators, and
theoretical way-out liberals.
We must win Republicans victories in the state houses, counties and
townships. From this foundation will come resurgence on the national
level of Republicanism.
We must enlist knowledgable, personable, articulate candidates...
build strong organization in all ureas
establish a record that
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
earns the respect of the electorate raise more funds. (more)
Elmira
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We must conduct a neighbor-to-neighbor crusade telling the electorate
what is wrong and how the Republican Party will change the situation.
In conclusion, I see the lopsided Democrat strength, the power
in the White House, and the imbalance of government as the
Goliath--the towering giant, the bully.
I see our Republican Party as David...small, out-numbered, facing
a giant task with courage, a strong will to win, and fighting on
the side of freedom.
In 1966 we will---like David--unleash our sling-shot against
the political Goliath now dominating America.
And, like David..... we will win victory!
# # #
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
1965
ANNUAL DINNER
CHEMUNG COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
MARK TWAIN HOTEL
OCTOBER 6, 1965
FORD is LIBRARY DERALD
PROGRAM
MENU
TOASTMASTER
Thomas V. Agan
Fresh Fruit, En Coupe', Florida
Republican City Campaign Chairman
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mr. Roland Bentley
Golden Celery Hearts
Rose Radishes
Carrot Sticks
Accompanist - Mrs. Donald H. Monroe
INVOCATION
Rev. Francis W. Park
Prime Ribs of Beef, au jus
Watercress
DINNER
WELCOME
Honorable John C. Gridley
Baked Idaho Potato
Baby Lima Beans
Chairman, Chemung County Board
in foil
anglaise'
of Supervisors
COMMENTS - 1965 ELECTION
Attorney Donald D. Cole
Hearts of Lettuce
Chairman, Chemung County
Republican Committee
Russian Dressing
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Thomas V. Agan
Assorted Hot Dinner Rolls
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Honorable Howard W. Robison
Our Representative in Congress
Ice Creame' Bombe
ADDRESS
Honorable Gerald R. Ford
en flame
Minority Leader, House of
Representatives
BENEDICTION
Rev. David Mattie
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Chemung County
Yearbook
1965
GERALD ,RALD LIBRARY FORD
Chemung County
Republican Committee
1965
KOPPERS
Yearbook
TAR & CHEMICAL DIVISION
YEARBOOK CO-CHAIRMEN
Nicholas Yunis
Mrs. Frank Crounse
ROAD TARS
County Chairman - Donald D. Cole
ASPHALT EMULSIONS
Vice Chairman - - Mrs. Ruth A. Kiernan
ROAD ASPHALTS
Secretary - - Howard Griswold
Treasurer - - Willard M. Hastings
Published by
CHEMUNG ST.
MITCHELL ST.
CHEMUNG COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
HORSEHEADS, N. Y.
ITHACA, N. Y.
118 E. Church St., Elmira, N.Y.
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Elmira Transit Mix, Inc.
Horseheads, N. Y. - RE 9-3829
CORNING: Serving the needs of science,
industry electronics and the
Riverside Transit Mix, Inc.
home.
Corning, N. Y. - XN 2-5937
Bath Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
Bath, N. Y. - PR 6-2168
READY-MIX CONCRETE - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE (Black Top)
HEATED CONCRETE FOR WINTER WORK
CORNING
Crushed Gravel - Washed Sand - Run of Bank Gravel
CORNING GLASS WORKS
Limestone All Slate Sizes
"Prompt Deliveries Anywhere"
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YOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SIXTH-Henry P. Farrell
CHAIRMAN-John C. Gridley
SEVENTH-J. Arthur Kieffer
EIGHTH-Peter A. Chalk
CLERK-W. Chester Hoyt
COUNTY ATTORNEY-James E. Personius
NINTH-John E. Vallely
TENTH-Samuel G. Karam
TOWN SUPERVISORS
ELEVENTH-Charles H. Adair
ASHLAND-Milton B. Sydney
TWELFTH-Curtis M. Bennett
BALDWIN-Richard E. Rafferty
COUNTY OFFICIALS
BIG FLATS-Rowland F. Farr, Jr.
CATLIN-Joseph F. Vavrasek
Member of Congress, Hon. Howard W.
Robinson
CHEMUNG-Jason C. Knapp
State Senator, Hon. William T. Smith
ELMIRA-Milton E. Burt
Member of Assembly, Hon. L. Richard
ERIN-Robert D. Erway
Marshall
HORSEHEADS-John H. Hazlett
County Judge and Surrogate, Hon. Donald
CARPENTER & CAMPBELL
SOUTHPORT-George H. Carpenter
H. Monroe
VAN ETTEN-Frank J. Farrell
Supreme Court Judge, Sixth Judical District,
VETERAN-Robert Roller
Hon. Walter B. Reynolds
Children's Court Judge, Hon. Daniel J.
CITY SUPERVISORS
Donahoe
AGENCY
Ward
Children's Court Clerk, Mrs. Mary Williams
FIRST-John C. Gridley
County Clerk, Harry Shepard
SECOND-Joseph E. Rice
Sheriff, Frederick C. Duhl
THIRD-Henry B. Rogers
County Treasurer and Sales Tax Director,
FOURTH-Frank A. Rohde
William G. Yungstrom
FIFTH-James E. DeLauro
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ELMIRA
Phone 739-3641
Labels
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Boxes and
Displays
of Elmira, Inc.
Horseheads, New York
F. M. HOWELL & CO.
ELMIRA, N.Y.
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Elmira, New York
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Established 1860
Perry
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Swartwood
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Roadside
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Weed and Brush Control
Harry J. Buehler
William A. Tryon
BATH
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Perry Insurance Building
Telephone
Telephone
Corner Baldwin & East Second
Elmira, New York
776-2275
384-5130
Phone RE 4-5277
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YOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT (Con't.)
Counsel for County Sales Tax, Attorney
Supervising Nurse, Caroline Hill
George H. Winner
Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Hazel
District Attorney, Paul H, McCabe
Payne
Ass't. District Attorney, James L. Cain
Ass't. District Attorney, Samuel Castellino
County Building Department:
Public Welfare Commissioner, Kenneth Y.
Building Superintendent, Manley Ameigh
West
Surrogate Court Clerk:
Director of Social Services, Ray S. Fortier
Medical Examiner, Dr. M. E. Pittman
Attorney Sherman Moreland, III
Commissioner of Jurors, Howard J. Griswold
Veterans Service Office:
District Superintendent of Schools, District
Miss Sarah F. Bisbee, Service Officer
No. 1, Pauline Graebner Bush
William Batterson, Ass't. Service Officer
Probation Officers:
County Airport Manager, Glenn S. Banfield
Director: Mrs. Sybil Doane
Secretary to County Civil Service Commission,
Assistant Director: Mr. Robert E, Golden
Alexander T. LaBrecque
County Dog Warden, James Henderson
Election Commissioners:
Steele Memorial Library of Chemung County:
Howard P. Barber
Francis J. Mack
Director, Mrs. Thelma King
County Attorney, James E. Personius
Steele Memorial Library of Chemung County:
Assistant County Attorney, Donald D. Cole
Bookmobile Librarian, Mrs. Marion
County Sealer, J. Forrest Putney
MacRorie
County Superintendent of Highways, Lester
J. Collson
Mental Health:
Marshall's
County Historian, Harry Kelsey
Dr. John C. Roemelt, Chairman Board
County Purchasing Agent, W. Chester Hoyt
County Planning Board:
County Health Department:
Richard L. Brown, Director
Commissioner of Health, Dr. Neil S.
Josef E. Stein, Chairman
Gordon
County Civil Defense, Fred B. Ersly, Director
Director of Nursing, Miss Mary M. Coffey
County Fire Coordinator, Wilbur F. Green
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Winchester Optical Company
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Gerould's
Professional
ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS
Pharmacy, Inc.
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YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT
(City of Elmira, N. Y.)
Acting City Judge, Irving Etkind
Mayor, Edward T. Lagonegro
City Court Clerk, M. Agnes Antes
Recorder, Hon. John D. Frawley
Councilmen
SWANGSONS-MORSSCO.,INC.
Acting Recorder, Bernando 1. Bonsignore
First District, Thomas Welles
Recorder's Court Clerk, Maureen Brewer
Second District, Vincent J. Clune
City Physician, Dr. David Wladis
Third District, Cyril J. Kuttenkuler
City Sealer, Robert J. Flaherty
Fourth District, J. William O'Brien
HULETT BLDG.
Superintendent of Schools, Donald S. Keeler
Fifth District, Arthur N. Smith
Police Chief, Eugene F. Golden
Sixth District, John J. Ryan
Fire Chief, Benjamin Prall
Phone RE 4-6283
City Clerk, Eleanor M. Costello
Constables, Louis Richards, Joseph B. Ryback
City Manager, Carl F. Sanford
Chief Assessor, Martin R. Purtell
City Chamberlain, Lawrence E. Eyres
Assistant Assessors, Jerome F. Hogan, Uri
S. French, Jr.
Corporation Counsel, James L. Kerwan
Financial Consultant, Lawrence E. Eyres
City Judge, Hon. John B. Lawless
City Registrar, Wesley K. Derr
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Floor & Wall Tiles
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Linoleum & Wallpaper
of Elmira, New York
Republican Club
307 Broadway
561 E. Water Street
Phone RE 4-5293
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Caton Avenue — Elmira, New York
The People's Choice
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100 E. LaFrance Street
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HENBEST & MORRISEY, INC.
"Your Department Store of Insurance"
312 E. Water Street
Phone RE 4-6229
Evans Paving Contracting Company
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Midway Materials Inc.
Queen City
Paper Company
of Elmira, Inc.
Printing and Lithographing
Elmira Video
Dairymen's League
380-86 SOUTH MAIN STREET
ELMIRA, NEW YORK
I. Fidelman
Wholesale Produce
Chas. F. Evans Co., Inc.
Dial RE 4-6188
I. D. Booth
"WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST - CALL COMMERCIAL PRESS"
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Supplies
849
Gerard's Paint Store
Frederic F. Milne
Veteran
Tuttle Lumber Company
Republican Club
erbti> Sales & Service
Hansen's
Arena Restaurant
New Republican
Wigsten Farms
Women's Club
Lyman D. Gridley Inc.
Genow's Dairy Store
Van Buskirk-Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Don Wright
Funeral Home
Ballard & Lindgren
Funeral Home
E. R. Wolcott, Inc.
National
Charles Baker
Republican Club
Wells Photo Supply
Insurance Co.
Don Lucas
HORSEHEADS, N.Y.
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Compliments of
HORSEHEADS, NEW YORK
Smithome
Farms
Business Address - 500 Walnut Street
Telephone RE 3-7197
Elmira, New York
Kitchen
Nicholas Yunis, Licensed Insurance Broker
William T. Smith II, Prop.
Tuffee J. Yunis, Licensed Real Estate Broker
Corning Road - Big Flats, New York
Real Estate, Shopping Center and Industrial Developers
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& CONTRACTING CO., INC.
Ready-Mix Concrete - State Accepted
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Washed Sand and Crushed Gravel
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availability along with sales engineering -
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Elmira, New York
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
Excerpts from a speech- Elmira, N.Y.
Release for AM's 10/7/65
Let's forget 1964. Let us become once again one Republican Party. This does
not mean a huge monolithic political organization. For certainly we can have
responsible disagreement. We should have intelligent dialogue.
Unless we leave the splintering and bickering to the Democrats and become
THE Republican Party, we will be a part of a ghostly myth. And, unfortunately
America will have one-party government.
That "one-party" dominating our beloved country will be that of big city
political bosses, power-hungry labor dictators, theoretical way-out liberals
more interested in a welfare state than in the state of the general welfare.
*
*
*
During the next few months the degree of Federal interference and
heavy-handedness in individual affairs will dangerously increase.
The voices of the people will be even more muffled and muted. Potomac
paternalism---already stifling the states and the people--will grow and expand.
There are, however, some fresh signs of hope that Congress is beginning
to stiffen against the arm-twisting pressures exerted by the White House.
Many members on both sides of the aisle and in the House and Senate are
lining up in what amounts to a legislative revolt.
And, I am happy to know that some Democrats are beginning to mend their
ways and join we Republicans in refusing to be rubber stamps for the President.
Unfortunately for the Nation, the President up until now had a headlock
on the runaway 89th Congress, which has adopted a stack of legislation that
is long on quantity and short on quality.
Even some of the President's close political friends are concerned
about his control of the Congress---and the results.
GERALO R.FORD LIBRAN,
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
(f)
The real cost of government is carefully and artfully concealed. The
Republican job is to bring the facts to the people. We must make the Nation
aware that we will all become paper rich and security poor unless the inflation-
ary trend is stopped in its tracks.
* * *
Every time a federal program is created, or enlarged, it costs each of us
money. Direct and hidden taxes are growing steadily. We face rising local taxes
when federal match-fund projects stimulate local spending.
*
*
*
The Democrats are working to establish their personal empire builders in
city halls, courthouses, statehouses and in Congress. The Republican job is to
replace them right along the line--from the courthouse to the White House.
*
*
*
Republicans must reach the electorate with the facts.
We must point out that living costs are high and going higher; that high
taxes and the Democrats go hand-in-hand; that waste and Lyndon B. Johnson
feather the same nest; that the federal Santa Claus is picking tax dollars
from our pockets.
We must get across to the people that there is no certainity in the alleged
Great Society except, debt and taxes.
*
*
*
Let us all, every day, remind our friends and neighbors that our present
course is folly; that it can lead to national and personal bankruptcy; that we
need a good society, not an alleged "great" one under the wing of Potomac
paternalism.
The Great Society of today is a shambles of contradictions. Its creed consists
of pat social phrases designed to make those who earn, or to excel, feel guilty.
Success has become a curse.
The programs are dressed in purity of name, under which operate hard-core
politicians busily engaged in extending and abusing federal power.
*
*
*
Let us not fall into fractional, factional Republicanism. For victories
we need unity and a positive outlook. We can wine
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
Excerpts from a speech- Elmira, N.Y.
Release for AM's 10/7/65
Let's forget 1964. Let us become once again one Republican Party. This does
not mean a huge monolithic political organization. For certainly we can have
responsible disagreement. We should have intelligent dialogue.
Unless we leave the splintering and bickering to the Democrats and become
THE Republican Party, we will be a part of a ghostly mythe And, unfortunately
America will have one-party government.
That "one-party" dominating our beloved country will be that of big city
political bosses, power-hungry labor dictators theor tical way-out liberals
more interested in a welfare state than in the tate of the general welfare.
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During the next few months the degreetof Federal interference and
heavy-handedness in individual affairs will dangerously increase.
The voices of the people will be even more muffled and muted. Potomac
paternalism---already stifling the states and the people--will grow and expand.
There are, however, some fresh signs OF hope that Congress is beginning
to stiffen against the arm-twisting pressures exerted by the White House.
Many members on both sides of the isle and in the House and Senate are
lining up in what amounts to legislative favolt.
And, I am happy to know that some Democrats are beginning to mend their
ways and join we Republicans in refusing to be rubber stamps for the President.
Unfortunately for the Nation, the President up until now had a headlock
on the runaway 89th Congress, which has adopted a stack of legislation that
is long on quantity and short on quality.
Even some of the President's close political friends are concerned
about his control of the Congress---and the results.
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Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald Ro Ford
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The real cost of government is carefully and artfully concealed. The
Republican job is to bring the facts to the people. We must make the Nation
aware that we will all become paper rich and security poor unless the inflation-
ary trend is stopped in its tracks.
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Every time a federal program is created, or enlarged, it costs each of us
money. Direct and hidden taxes are growing steadily. We face rising local taxes
when federal match-fund projects stimulate local spending.
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The Democrats are working to establish their personal empire builders in
city halls, courthouses, statehouses and in Congress. The Republican job is to
replace them right along the line---from the courthouse to the White House.
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Republicans must reach the electorate with the facts.
We must point out that living costs are high and going higher; that high
taxes and the Democrats go hand-in-hand; that waste and Lyndon B. Johnson
feather the same nest; that the federal Santa Claus is picking tax dollars
from our pockets.
We must get across to the people that there is no certainity in the alleged
Great Society
except, debt and taxes.
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Let us all, every day, remind our friends and neighbors that our present
course is folly; that it can lead to national and personal bankruptcy; that we
need a good society, not an alleged "great" one under the wing of Potomac
paternalism.
The Great Society of today is a shambles of contradictions. Its creed consists
of pat social phrases designed to make those who earn, or to excel, feel guilty.
Success has become a curse.
The programs are dressed in purity of name, under which operate hard-core
politicians busily engaged in extending and abusing federal power.
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Let us not fall into fractional, factional Republicanism. For victories
we need unity and a positive outlook. We can wine
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