Gerald Ford actually said...

"I have informed the Chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission of my determination to keep the Federal career service just that--a career service in which men and women can be accepted in ..."

"Budgetary restraint remains a crucial factor in our efforts to bring inflation under control."

"Current economic conditions require extra care to assure that Federal spending is held to the minimum levels necessary."

"The law to which this message pertains is no exception."