Gerald Ford actually said...

I feel very deeply privileged on this occasion to act on behalf of all Americans in presenting that medal to one of the giants of our time.

This action will mean substantial cuts in many grant military aid programs of great importance to the United States.

I must oppose both the significant reductions and additions which have been made to my original budget proposals.

It reaffirms our commitment to the principles of self-determination, and it honors the freely expressed wishes of the peoples of these islan...