Gerald Ford actually said...

"This action indicates that a large majority of House Members shares my concern that our legitimate classified national security information be denied to our enemies and potential enemies."

"Today's vote shows the House Members recognize that the American people want a strong and effective foreign intelligence capability."

"It remains a key element of our foreign assistance program and a vital link in the improving economic relations between this country and the developing world."

"U.S. food aid represented about 40 percent of the total supplied by the international community."