Gerald Ford actually said...

"Your factories in Illinois are beginning to hum, and they're going to be producing more and more and more in the months ahead."

"Well, if we win in Florida and Illinois, we will be very encouraged, and I would think my opponent would be somewhat discouraged."

"We will not tolerate any violation of domestic laws in the United States or the laws of any country in which an American corporation operates."

"I always assume it will be close, but I think our momentum is good, and I think we will win."