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Digitized from Box 22 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 28, 1976
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
THE WHITE HOUSE
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT
AT THE
SUNSHINE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
3:36 P.M. EST
Thank you very, very much, Mr. Mayor and all of
the wonderful people of Boynton Beach. Can I come back
again?
It is just delightful to be here in this good
weather but, more importantly, with all you good people,
that is the best part of it. Thank you very, very much.
Now, let me make one or two comments. The mere
fact that all of you are here shows your chief interest
and concern in what is good for America, and I thank you
and congratulate you.
What you should do is take that same enthusiasm
and make certain that it is used to make a better America
here at home and a stronger America abroad.
We are all proud of what has been done by
America. We have had our troubles the last 19 months
since I have been President. We had inflation that was
too high, unemployment that was too high, difficulties of
one kind or another here at home. But, believe me, all
the news is good, and it is going to get better.
Let me say that as I travel -- not only here,
but abroad -- I find that people respect America because
we are free, because we are strong, because we are humane,
because we are going to do things to help people have the
same blessings, have the same opportunities that we have.
We must stop aggression, we must be strong
to make people respect us, our friendsas well as our adver-
saries. I can assure you that this country is going to be
strong at home and strong abroad for all of our betterment.
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Now, let me thank you for your coming out and
wishing me well. May I ask a favor of you? I need your
help March 9, and I hope and trust that what I have
tried to do for the benefit of our country and 215 million
Americans justifies your faith and your support.
I would appreciate it very much. I can promise
you that we will work at the job, and we will make a
better and better America in the days ahead, with your
support.
Thank you very, very much.
END
(AT 3:40 P.M. EST)