Gerald Ford actually said...

We estimate specific savings to the taxpayers in 1976 to be nearly $500 million.

Statement Announcing Accomplishments of the Presidential Management Initiatives Program

11/17/1976

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I thank you not only personally but on behalf of our fellow countrymen for your distinguished service.

You will be greatly missed at the White House.

I find that the delegation made by section 1 of this order is in the interest of the purposes expressed in the act.

The delegation made by this order shall become effective upon the expiration of sixty days while the Congress is in session.