Gerald Ford actually said...

"It is, therefore, my earnest opinion that this bill is both unnecessary and unjustified, and on that basis I withhold my approval."

"I urge these communities to make the fullest possible use of them and pledge the support of this Administration."

"This Administration shares the view that REAP and RECP have made important contributions to conservation and the rural environment."

"Many of the practices supported by the programs are profitable without Federal assistance and the supplementary income from this source has diminished in importance at a time when net farm income is n..."