Gerald Ford actually said...

"Because of sound, constructive, responsible policies, we have reduced that inflation rate so that for the first 4 months of 1976 the rate of inflation is under 3 percent, and that is progress."

"I am always hopeful, and we are going to try very hard."

"I firmly believe that we ought to get the Federal Government, to the extent that we possibly can, off the backs and out of the pockets of the people of this country."

"As Americans, we all have a very solemn opportunity and duty to preserve, to protect, and to defend the liberties which are our American birthright."