Gerald Ford actually said...

"It is time that we reconcile our good intentions with the recognition that we at the Federal level cannot know what is best for every school child in every classroom in the country."

"Nothing could be more destructive of the diversity of thought and opinion necessary for national progress than an excess of control by the central government."

"My proposal is based on the conviction that education needs can be most effectively and creatively met by allowing States greater flexibility in the use of Federal funds."

"I am proposing today the financial assistance for elementary and secondary school act."