Gerald Ford actually said...

"Let me thank all of you, Clarke, and all of the others, on behalf of Betty and myself, for the very wonderful experience we have had since we have been in Jackson today."

"I am going to poll all of the delegates, all of the alternates, asking them to give me their recommendations in a list of priorities."

"We must influence the policies of possible adversaries in two ways: by keeping our military forces strong, and by pursuing negotiations to create stability rather than a spiraling arms race in weapons..."

"Certain issues are still unsettled but we will continue our effort to resolve them in a way that protects the interests of both sides."