Gerald Ford actually said...

I will not engage in recriminations or attempts to assess the blame, nor should any of us.

I can assure you that I will abide totally with the War Powers Act that was enacted by the Congress several years ago.

I think we do face a crisis. But I am optimistic that if the Congress joins with me, and the American people support the Congress and me, as...

We will do what has to be done, what can be done, as a practical matter.