Gerald Ford actually said...

"It is essential to our national security, and it is more essential today than it was in January."

"I can assure you that I will abide totally with the War Powers Act that was enacted by the Congress several years ago."

"I will not engage in recriminations or attempts to assess the blame, nor should any of us."

"It is really a great privilege and honor for me to have the opportunity of joining in this obviously very successful conference."