Quote by Gerald R. Ford

My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here the people rule. But there is a higher Power, by whatever name we honor Him, who ordains not only righteousness but love, not only justice but mercy.

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Summary

This quote, spoken by President Gerald Ford as he took office following Richard Nixon's resignation, highlights the end of a tumultuous period in American history. It emphasizes the importance of the Constitution and the principle that the nation is governed by laws, not individuals. President Ford suggests that while people have the power to govern, there is also a higher force that guides and observes our actions. He emphasizes the values of righteousness, love, justice, and mercy, emphasizing the importance of these qualities in the running of a just and compassionate government.

By Gerald R. Ford

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