Gerald Ford actually said...

"The revocation shall not affect any act completed, or any right accruing or accrued, or any suit or proceeding finished or started prior to the revocation."

"These two programs providing urgent, added protection for workers will automatically expand when unemployment is high and contract when it recedes."

"In sum, I find that the adverse impact of this bill on our domestic coal production is unacceptable at a time when the Nation can ill afford significant losses from this critical energy resource."

"Accordingly, I am not approving this bill because of the substantial adverse effect on the Nation's economy and international interest."