Gerald Ford actually said...

I do not believe that court-ordered, forced busing to achieve racial balance is the right way to get quality education.

I think we have made a lot of headway but the job isn't done.

The issue of integrity of government, I think, is settled as far as my candidacy is concerned.

I feel very deeply privileged on this occasion to act on behalf of all Americans in presenting that medal to one of the giants of our time.