Gerald Ford actually said...

"The responsible apportionment of congressional appropriations and other Federal budget authority is an essential--though often controversial--element of budget execution."

"I have informed the Chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission of my determination to keep the Federal career service just that--a career service in which men and women can be accepted in ..."

"Budgetary restraint remains a crucial factor in our efforts to bring inflation under control."

"I know I can count on you to work closely with the Congress in order to gain the necessary acceptance of the deferrals and rescissions I propose today and in the future."