Gerald Ford actually said...

Certain issues are still unsettled but we will continue our effort to resolve them in a way that protects the interests of both sides.

I herewith propose rescission of $45 million in budget authority appropriated for payment to the Legal Services Corporation.

For the first time in many years, no American is engaged in combat anywhere in defense of our freedom.

Approval of this rescission proposal will reduce Federal spending by $45 million over 1977 and 1978.