Gerald R. Ford Quotes

Never promise more than you can perform.

Our government should not make promises we cannot keep. And we must keep the promises we have already made.

People like to hear promises.

I will make the further pledge now that if I find that I cannot keep my pledges I will resign.

Keep every promise you make and only make promises you can keep.

People shouldn't be interested in me. They should be interested in me if I'm not doing what I promise.

When you promise something, you must fulfill it.

One of the things I'm always proud of is 'Promises made, promises kept.' I've never ever not done what I've said I'm going to do.

There are things they tell us that sound good to hear, but when they have accomplished their purpose they will go home and will not try to fulfill our agreements with them.

Take the pledge and after you’re elected, do whatever you want.

Promise little and do much.

Do after election as before election you said you would.

People are all alike in their promises. It is only in their deeds that they are different.

If I made a commitment, I stood by that commitment - and try to make it real. Because when you become leaders, the most important thing you have is your word, your trust. That's where respect comes from.

It is of considerable importance that politicians stick to their commitments or do not make such commitments in the first place.

Our projects are transparent and speedy. We act what we say.

I don't want to over-promise and under-deliver.

Trustworthiness is the thing that you need the most going to a presidential election. Honest and trustworthy is one of the main questions in any presidential election.

You can trust me to keep my word. I always keep my word, promises or threats.

A promise made should be a promise kept.

Trust is built with consistency.

Your word is your bond.

I think people are distrustful of politicians and are looking for someone who is telling the truth with no hidden agenda.

I kept my promises.

If you say you're going to do something, you better damn well do it.