America now is stumbling through the darkness of hatred and divisiveness. Our values, our principles, and our determination to succeed as a free and democratic people will give us a torch to light the way. And we will survive and become the stronger - not only because of a patriotism that stands for love of country, but a patriotism that stands for love of people.
Gerald R. Ford's address to the state conference of the Order of DeMolay in Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 7, 1968.
