Gerald Ford actually said...

The American people have a right to know where I stand on the issues and where my opponent stands on the issues.

I look forward to the first one and each of the next three, and the sooner we get started, the better.

I think the Department of Justice and the Department of HEW have followed the law, and I have faith in the Attorney General and the Secretar...

The debates are designed specifically to give the American people the right to know that I stand here on a particular issue, and Mr. Carter ...