Gerald Ford actually said...

"And I know that he will have the full confidence of the American people, based on his outstanding record and all of the other accomplishments and achievements that will be evident to everyone."

"It is a great honor and privilege for me to have the opportunity of saying a few words and then introducing to you the new Secretary of Commerce."

"I commend the instructive creed of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: 'That the future may learn from the past.'"

"I thank you all for your hospitality."