Gerald Ford actually said...

"I urge the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and churches and in other suitable places."

"I am not prepared to commit the Federal government to this type of a massive spending program which I believe private industry is best able to undertake."

"It is simply premature and wasteful for the Federal government to engage in a massive demonstration program--such as that intended by the bill--before the required improvements in batteries for such v..."

"I strongly endorse the concept which underlies this legislation--that most of the decisionmaking business of regulatory agencies can and should be open to the public."