Gerald Ford actually said...

"I think Jerry did an outstanding job in a controversial period of transition."

"This bill will provide for improved protection against rising costs for Federal employees and survivors who receive benefits."

"I appreciate the fact that good people will differ with me on this very difficult decision."

"And I have sought such guidance and searched my own conscience with special diligence to determine the right thing for me to do with respect to my predecessor in this place, Richard Nixon, and his loy..."