Gerald Ford actually said...

"It could result at best in comparatively limited benefits for domestic producers while risking retaliation from abroad against the larger volume of other products exported by our farmers."

"It is, therefore, my earnest opinion that this bill is both unnecessary and unjustified, and on that basis I withhold my approval."

"I urge these communities to make the fullest possible use of them and pledge the support of this Administration."

"I remain committed, however, to the principle of maintaining the minimum possible Federal involvement in matters that are best handled by State, local, or private authorities."