Gerald Ford actually said...

"I think we have a policy that we are working on, both at home and abroad, to convince a majority of the American people that they ought to vote for our policies and our candidate."

"We can be very optimistic that we have overcome the worst ravages of the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930's."

"I have placed before the Congress a comprehensive set of legislative proposals designed to help us achieve our goal of energy independence."

"I think we really mounted an effective campaign."