Gerald Ford actually said...

"You are the very perceptive leaders who can turn uncertain youngsters into winning adults."

"Americans must now deal with those inequities that still linger as barriers to the full participation of women in our Nation's life."

"There is increasing recognition of, and interest in, the contributions of women to the national life of this country in all its important aspects."

"I warmly welcome Elliot Richardson back into the service of our country and am confident that he will represent America with the highest distinction."