Gerald Ford actually said...

THE PEOPLE have spoken, and for 26 years I have accepted the verdict of the people, which is the essence of our system of free government.

Statement on the Results of the 1974 Elections

11/04/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

More government will not solve America's economic problems.

I think they have learned their lesson.

I had faith that the American system of private enterprise would once again gain its strength that has made us the envy of the world.

I will fight this Congress every step of the way to get the kind of tax relief that the American people deserve.