Gerald Ford actually said...

As a Republic dedicated to liberty and justice for all, this Nation cannot deny equal status to women.

Proclamation 4309—Women's Equality Day, 1974

08/21/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

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

Let’s talk for a minute about the people.

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

We, of course, are watching it very closely.