1989_04 The Daily Collegian April 1989

              The Dally CoUegian
Wednesday. April 12.1969
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which requires the president to give notice
to Congress before committing troops in
a foreign country. Ford said, "I think it is
unconstitutional. You cant give 535 leg¬
islators the power to make foreign pol¬
icy."
Summing up his sentiments on Con¬
gress, Ford added, "We need to get a
balance back in the relationship between
Congress and the White House."
Ford prefaced the other main topic:—the
state of the economy—by saying, "Ameri¬
cans have spent too much, imported too
much and saved too little."
In his only negative critique of the
Reagan Administration, Ford said, "I
must say I'm disappointed in the perform¬
ance of the management of our federal
budget in the last five or sue years."
In his comments. Ford pointed to the
steady increase of the federal budget defi¬
cit, which climaxed at $226 billion in
1986.
Ford said, that, despite these problems,
he feels good about America, pointing to
I applaud President Reagan's increase in
our military strength
—Gerald Ford
the lowest unemployment rate in 15
years.
In approaching the federal deficit
dilemma. Ford asserted that the Congress
and the president should be equal partners.
Moreover, Ford made the frequently
heard statement that in tackling the defi¬
cit, "tough choices have to be made."
While cautious not to say there should
be any cuts in entidement programs, such
as Social Security, Ford said, "We've got
to restrain the growth of these programs.
"We have to look at programs that are
cost efficient because we're facing a cris¬
is,1" he declared
In pointing to the controversial mili¬
tary buildup of the last eight years. Ford
said he strongly favors and encourages the
bolstering of the military.
"I don't want to mislead you. I was a
hawk, I am a hawk and I always expect to
be a hawk and I have no apologies for
that," said Ford, drawing applause from
the capacity crowd. "It is absolutely
essential that we maintain a sufficient
military capability.''
Ford related his strong military defense
advocacy to the Reagan Administration
and said, "I applaud President Reagan's
increase in our military strength."
He explained that the stark increase in
America's military might induce the Sovi¬
et Union to agree to limit and ultimately
reduce the military hardware worldwide.
In response to the recent Soviet lead in
reduction of military weapons and their
advocacy of glasnost—openess and peris-
troika—reform, Ford acknowledged a
change in Russia's attitudes but warned
that it should be taken with a grain of
salt
"There hasn't been much implementa¬
tion so far," he said of the "good inten¬
tions."
He added, "It is better to be prepared to
meet the new circumstances than to
plunge in or rush in without being
properly prepared to negotiate," he
commented, while adding, "We have a
totally different situation with Mr.
Gorbachev in charge"
Pointing to the potential benefits of
Gorbachev's reformist and more comtem-
porary views. Ford predicted, "It would be
in the best interest of the Russian people
and the Western industrialized nations if
all of the things that Gorbachev says will
materialize."
Ford, emphasized, however, that Gorba¬
chev's willingness to alter the path toward
peace should be combined with U.S.
preparedness. He is optimistic toward the
way President Bush is handling the situ¬
ation. -/
"There is no question in my mind that
[President] Bush and his administration
will be prepared in the proper time to
• negotiate a significant reduction in nuc¬
lear weapons."
While in the embryonic stage of his
presidency. Ford commended President
Bush on his first three months.
"He has done an excellent job so far,"
said Ford. "He has done well in achieving
progress   with, good judgement   that's
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Black Student Union
The Black Student Union will
nominate Its officers at 3 p.m.
in Speech Arts 169. Positions
include chair, vice-chair,
second vice-chair, treasurer
andseciptwy.
Russian Club
Ameetlng of the CSUF Russian
Club is scheduled for 11 a.m. in
the Foreign Languages
Conferences Room.
Sikh Meeting
The Sikh Student Federation
will meet from noon to 1 p.m.
In USU 309 to discuss
upcoming events.
Bowling/Food Night
The SlkhStudent Federation
will sponsor a bowling /food
night. 4:30 p.m. at Blackst one
BowL Members are asked to be
at Blackstone Bowl by 4:30
p.m. Further information will
be given at the general meeting
the same day.
Exxon and You
A rally in the Flee Speech
Area. "Environmental
Responsibilty: Exxon and You,"
is planned from 12 to 1 p.m.
The event win feature faculty.
and student speakers.
Attendees are urged to bring
their Exxon cards.
MEChA Meeting
MEChA will have aTneeting
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Art
Home-Ec 112 to organize for
MEChA's 20th Anniversary
celebration and to field
suggestions for '89-'90 officers.
Casino Night  .""_;■.
A "Casino Night" dealer's
meeting for Vintage Days will
take place at 7 p.m. in the
Commons Rec Room.
Instruction on becoming a
dealer will be given. No
previous experience is
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