Gerald Ford actually said...

As President, I'm constantly aware that the ultimate authority of our Republic is not in the White House; it is in the people.

Commencement Address at Warner Pacific College in Portland

05/22/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I decided a long time ago... that the principal responsibility I had was that of being President of the United States.

I think the American people are more knowledgeable, more sophisticated.

I would hope that the automobile manufacturers would take that into consideration.

But I believe the United States must now make a major effort because it is the right thing to do.