Gerald Ford actually said...

They have earned the right to live securely, comfortably, and independently.

Remarks Upon Signing a Message to the Congress on Older Americans

02/08/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I am pleased to sign S. 3091--the National Forest Management Act of 1976.

Emphasis throughout the act is on a balanced consideration of all resources in the land management process.

I HAVE signed into law H.R. 12572, the United States Grain Standards Act of 1976.

I consider this addition to be unnecessary.