Gerald Ford actually said...

I believe now is the time to preclude the Freedom of Information Act from disclosing information harmful to the privacy of individuals.

Letter to the Chairmen of the Conference Committee Considering Freedom of Information Act Amendments

08/22/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

Jefferson's principle of limited government...are as much a part of the debate of 1976 as they were in 1776.

It is possible that full implementation may take more time than is provided in the act.

Today we pay tribute to Thomas Jefferson.

All orders, regulations, circulars or other directives issued and all other action taken prior to the date of this order that would be valid...