Gerald Ford actually said...

"I think we have a policy that we are working on, both at home and abroad, to convince a majority of the American people that they ought to vote for our policies and our candidate."

"I hope that the Congress will show some wisdom and do some affirmative action in trying to increase our domestic production."

"I urge all civilian employees of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces to support this vital voluntary effort to the best of their ability."

"It is my strong feeling that parliamentarians getting together add to the substance of the talks between the executives of two great countries."