Gerald Ford actually said...

You have done a fine job in showing that they are the big spenders, and we are the ones that think we should spend responsibly and effectively.

Telephone Conversation With Senator Robert Dole Following the Vice-Presidential Campaign Debate

10/14/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I am an optimist about America.

We are confident that I will win in Illinois.

This project needs to be reexamined in light of new economic factors to see if it is economically justified.

We are making headway at home in keeping America strong.