Gerald Ford actually said...

I think it's disturbing that there are these statements to the effect that the voters are apathetic.

The President's News Conference

10/13/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I intend to continue making government more responsive to your needs and the needs of all Americans.

They were dead wrong.

We didn't panic. We decided what was right; we did it, and I think the results are proving it.

I'm proud of it, and I'm very grateful for the people in the Congress who stood with me.