Gerald Ford actually said...

"It is no exaggeration to say that the future well-being of our Nation depends on putting our best minds to work now to solve the problems of tomorrow."

"I urge Congressional approval of the proposed budget increases in the National Science Foundation."

"For the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare alone my Budget requests over $2.2 billion to pursue new scientific opportunities relating to cancer, heart and lung disease, arthritis, diabetes, ..."

"The private sector can perform a creative role by contributing its talents and resources."