Gerald Ford actually said...

"How pleased Thomas Jefferson would have been with this finest possible Bicentennial birthday gift for a land devoted to freedom and opportunity."

"We have increasingly recognized the importance of a smoothly functioning international monetary system to American jobs, production, and growth."

"This legislation authorizes United States acceptance of amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund."

"The credit belongs, of course, to the individuals whose talents and dedication have won this magnificent distinction."