Gerald Ford actually said...

"I believe this bill provides a workable program aimed at solving one of the highest priority environmental problems confronting the Nation, the disposal of hazardous wastes."

"On balance, I find this act to be a reasonable compromise of the many competing interests which affect the National Forest System."

"I believe that the American people, if given the leadership that I would expect to give, would be willing to give this thrust to preserve the peace and the necessary restraint at home to hold the lid ..."

"I consider this addition to be unnecessary."