Gerald Ford actually said...

"I am concerned with any provision which would reduce our ability to effectively deal with crime."

"I simply cannot accept a provision that would risk exposure of our military or intelligence secrets and diplomatic relations."

"Neither the best interests of Government nor the public would be served by subjecting an employee to this kind of personal liability for the performance of his official duties."

"This is an objective I can support as long as the means selected do not jeopardize our national security interests."