Gerald Ford actually said...

"I urge each and every one of you to participate in some way, in a meaningful way, in our Government at the Federal level."

"I am glad to report to you, because we showed the kind of leadership that I think is needed and necessary, the Congress, this year, has made very minor reductions in the appropriations for the Army, N..."

"I want to repeat it, and I will give you some evidence of what we are going to do to show the good faith of that comment."

"I recommend the Congress give favorable consideration to this Agreement at an early date."