Gerald Ford actually said...

"any income, estate, or gift tax return for the years 1955 to 1975, inclusive, shall, subject to the conditions imposed herein, during the Ninety-fourth Congress, be open to inspection by the Senate Co..."

"All departments and agencies are directed to provide, to the extent permitted by law, such information and assistance as may be requested by the Committee or the Secretary of Commerce."

"The Secretary of Commerce shall provide, in particular, for the performance of the following activities."

"I urge the Congress to give prompt and favorable consideration to the draft bill."