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The original documents are located in Box D19, folder "Republican Principles, Iowa City,
IA, October 19, 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 D19 of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
Excerpts from a speech
For release upon
delivery of address
Iowa City Oct. 19, 1965
I believe we must all be just Republicans. Let's leave the squabbling,
the back-stabbing, the selfish going-it-alone to the Democrats.
*
*
*
Collectively and individually, Young Republicans know something can
be done to win Republican victories.
You know that our Party has a good cause, can win, and must prevail
for the preservation and expansion of those principles of government that
have made America the symbol and leader in the cause of freedom.
*
*
*
The Democrat Party's record is vulnerable. It has a four-year record
of expediency rather than results. Despite the chest pounding about the
Great Society achievements, the truth is that the Congress has adopted
legislation long on quantity and short on quality. America is on thin ice.
*
*
*
We believe much federal spending is mishandled. Along with this
has come misleading information and suppression of what should be
public records.
In Washington, the symbol for the Administration has become known
as Uncle Sham. It is, indeed, government by shame
More news releases, but fewer facts, are turned out by the Administration
than ever before.
Republicans in Congress find it difficult to get straight information
from federal agencies.
The news media also finds it difficult to fully report government
operations.
And, in Congress the Democrats in control have let the investigative
power of the House and Senate wither and die.
more -
GERALD FORD LIBRAGA
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
GOP
There are issues for the Republican Party. The Democrats help create them.
For example, millions of Americans are learning that the Great Society means
slimmer bank accounts, more taxes arbitrarily taken from their paychecks, and few
dollars to spend on necessities.
They are discovering that a government big enough to give them everything they
want is big enough to take from them everything they have.
*
*
*
The Republican Party is the only vehicle by which millions of Americans can
express their political philosophy. This philosophy, in my judgment, is the best
for America.
*
*
*
Our party must earn the respect of the American people. We must use our hands
and our minds as did the hardy pioneers who built a strong America from sea to
shining sea.
We must sell our story at every factory gate, to every dockside, to every
farm house, to every home.
We must change the image of the Republican Party from that of persistent
opposition to that of constructive alternatives, We must convince citizens in all
segments of our society that we are concerned with their problems; that we care
about them individually and collectively.
* * *
We believe:
An individual has a God-given dignity and government exists to serve
each person.
Each individual has the right and responsibility to govern himself within
the framework of law and order.
The basic function of government is to maintain an environment in which all
individuals can freely develop.
Government should act to help establish conditions of equal opportunity
for all people.
Private ownership and free enterprise best serve economic progress.
We know where we stand, We know what we must do. We realize the high stakes
the survival of our Nation.
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
Excerpts from a speech
For release upon
delivery of address
Iowa City Oct. 19, 1965
I believe we must all be just Republicans. Let's leave the squabbling,
the back-stabbing, the selfish going-it-alone to the Democrats,
*
*
*
Collectively and individually, Young Republicans know something can
be done to win Republican victories.
You know that our Party has a good cause, can win, and must prevail
for the preservation and expansion of those principles of government that
have made America the symbol and leader in the cause of freedom.
*
*
The Democrat Party's record is vulnerable. It has a four-year record
of expediency rather than results. Despite the chest pounding about the
Great Society achievements, the truth is that the Congress has adopted
legislation long on quantity and short on quality. America is on thin ice.
*
*
*
We believe much federal spending 113 mishandled, Along with this
has come misleading information and suppression of what should be
public records.
In Washington, the symbol for the Administration has become known
as Uncle Sham. It is, indeed, government by shame
More news releases, but fewer facts, are turned out by the Administration
than ever before.
Republicans in Congress find it difficult to get straight information
from federal agencies.
The news media also finds it difficult to fully report government
operations.
And, in Congress the Democrats in control have let the investigative
power of the House and Senate wither and die.
- more (K)
GERALD FORD VIBRARY
Excerpts from a speech by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
GOP
There are issues for the Republican Party. The Democrats help create them.
For example, millions of Americans are learning that the Great Society means
slimmer bank accounts, more taxes arbitrarily taken from their paychecks, and few
dollars to spend on necessities.
They are discovering that a government big enough to give them everything they
want is big enough to take from them everything they have.
*
*
*
The Republican Party is the only vehicle by which millions of Americans can
express their political philosophy. This philosophy, in my judgment, is the best
for America.
*
*
*
Our party must earn the respect of the American people. We must use our hands
and our minds as did the hardy pioneers who built a strong America from sea to
shining sea,
We must sell our story at every factory gate, to every dockside, to every
farm house, to every home.
We must change the image of the Republican Party from that of persistent
opposition to that of constructive alternatives. We must convince citizens in all
segments of our society that we are concerned with their problems; that we care
about them individually and collectively.
* * *
We believe:
*
An individual has a God-given dignity and government exists to serve
each person.
*
Each individual has the right and responsibility to govern himself within
the framework of law and order.
*
The basic function of government is to maintain an environment in which all
individuals can freely develop.
*
Government should act to help establish conditions of equal opportunity
for all people.
*
Private ownership and free enterprise best serve economic progress.
We know where we stand, We know what we must do. We realize the high stakes
the survival of our Nation,