Gerald Ford actually said...

It would erect a non-tariff trade barrier at a time when we are trying to persuade other nations to dismantle theirs.

Memorandum of Disapproval of a Bill To Restrict Imports of Filbert Products

01/03/1975

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I am the first President seeking election since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can say America is at peace.

I am proud to say that there's not a single young American fighting or dying on any foreign soil today.

I will not be satisfied until we have a job for every American who wants a job in the next 4 years.

I would be honored to serve as your President for the next 4 years.