Gerald Ford actually said...

"I remain committed, however, to the principle of maintaining the minimum possible Federal involvement in matters that are best handled by State, local, or private authorities."

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

"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..."

"Travel in the United States will be safer because of Federal actions which will be taken under this new law."