Gerald Ford actually said...

"Wherever the United States Ship Nimitz shows her flag, she will be seen as a solid symbol of United States strength, United States resolve."

"We are strong, we will continue to be strong, we will keep our commitments, and we will remain a great country."

"He surrounded himself with the ablest men he could find and sought their advice, but he made his own decisions."

"This is the First Family I know we all want to be a part of."