It's More Like It Is Now Than

My Commitment To The Security And Future Of Israel Is Based Upon Basic Morality As Well As Enlightened Self-interest. Our Role In Supporting Israel Honors Our Own Heritage.

Never Be Satisfied With Less Than Your Very Best Effort. If You Strive For The Top And Miss, You'll Still 'beat The Pack.'

Now, Therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President Of The United States, Pursuant To The Pardon Power Conferred Upon Me By Article Ii, Section 2, Of The Constitution, Have Granted And By These Presents Do Grant A Full, Free, And Absolute Pardon Unto Richard Nixon For All Offenses Against The United States Which He, Richard Nixon, Has Committed Or May Have Committed Or Taken Part In During The Period From January 20, 1969 Through August 9, 1974.

Even Though This Is Late In An Election Year, There Is No Way We Can Go Forward Except Together And No Way Anybody Can Win Except By Serving The People's Urgent Needs. We Cannot Stand Still Or Slip Backwards. We Must Go Forward Now Together.

I Think That Sports, Particularly Football, Gave Me An Opportunity To Be Out Front, To Be A Leader, Which Helped Me Later On, When I Got Into Politics.