Gerald Ford actually said...

The Congress must cooperate if we are to be able to successfully arrest these trends in order to assure our own security.

I am determined that the U.S. national security be fully adequate.

I commend the Congress for their expeditious action which assists us in our efforts to improve defense management practices.

Let me extend to each and every one of you, on behalf of Mrs. Ford and myself, a very warm welcome here at the White House this afternoon.