Gerald Ford actually said...

"This Government must set an example of fiscal restraint for the people of America and the world."

"it is hereby ordered that any return... shall be delivered to or open to inspection by the President only upon written request signed by the President personally."

"I intend to keep it that way--and I call upon you to see to it that the merit principles contained in the Civil Service Act and the personnel laws and regulations are fully and effectively carried out..."

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