Gerald Ford actually said...

"I am going to make some comments today, during my remarks, about the proposal that I am submitting to the Congress this week which, I think, will minimize court-ordered busing and will provide a means..."

"It's a deplorable, despicable act, and we certainly will maximize our effort in any way possible."

"The evacuation operation in Beirut today was completed successfully without incident."

"The United States will continue to play a positive role in seeking to restore stability and bring peace to Lebanon."