Gerald Ford actually said...

"I am sure I can count on you and your staff to not only defend but also to vigorously advocate the rescissions and deferrals I have proposed and will propose in the future"

"We must do a better job of persuading the Congress that our case is sound"

"while recommending temporary measures to help the economy and to provide greater assistance to the unemployed, I have sought, on an item-by-item basis, to eliminate non-essential spending and avoid co..."

"I know that I am joined by countless fellow citizens during this observance in giving special recognition to the crucial role of the black press."