Gerald Ford actually said...

"This legislation will probably give more benefits and rights and success in the area of labor-management than almost anything in the history of this country."

"I do not think I have had a happier day than the opportunity today to see so many people who have worked so long on legislation of such great significance."

"It certainly will give to those 30-plus million American workers a greater degree of certainty as they face retirement in the future."

"It is extremely important that the Federal establishment hold employment to the absolute minimum needed to get the job done."