Gerald Ford actually said...

We must maintain our own strength and help our allies who are trying to retain the gains that were made in Vietnam and elsewhere in the Pacific.

Remarks at a Luncheon for Members of the Republican National Committee and Republican National Finance Committee.

09/15/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

Let me just conclude by saying that I know that Tiger is a no-nonsense, hard working, get-to-the-point legislator.

I fully expect those charged with the responsibility of assuring the integrity of the merit system to live up to that responsibility.

I expect them to assure full compliance with all personnel laws and regulations.

I have thoroughly supported a strong merit system.