Gerald Ford actually said...

I am deeply concerned by the apparent intent to reject a large portion of these proposed savings.

We simply cannot sacrifice our national security to provide for unproductive fringe items and unwarranted levels of compensation.

I am advising the Congress that failure to take the necessary remedial actions will result in a revised 1977 estimate for National Defense o...

I must request a supplemental authorization of $759 million for programs which are urgently needed.