Gerald Ford actually said...

We have been pursuing a massive program to clean up the Nation's waterways, and progress has been heartening.

Statement on Signing the Bill Providing for Loan Guarantees for Construction of Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plants

10/19/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

The increase in the cost of living was the lowest in 4 years.

We are going to hold down the cost of living--let's be practical--by holding down the cost of government.

I really don't care, because our campaign is predicated on going to Kansas City and getting the nomination.

I wouldn't let you down and, boy, you haven't let me down.