Gerald Ford actually said...

Approval of this rescission proposal will reduce Federal spending by $45 million over 1977 and 1978.

Special Message to the Congress Reporting on a Budget Rescission

07/28/1976

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Today, America is at peace.

Your contribution has been both material and spiritual.

This is performance, not promise.

I express to you, Mr. Chancellor, and to Mrs. Schmidt the very best wishes of Mrs. Ford and myself and all 215 million Americans.