Gerald Ford actually said...

"I'm very optimistic that the New York delegation will be in the Ford column, but that's their decision."

"The United States is unsurpassed in military capability."

"The significance of today, however, is that once again we have a watchdog to ensure that the election process proceeds as fairly and as honestly as possible in full accord with the law."

"This is one of the greatest contributions that anyone can make in public life in America."