Gerald Ford actually said...

"Your strong backing of this objective is essential to a meaningful Federal effort"

"It is a very wonderful occasion paying tribute and honor to two very gallant and wonderful soldiers in the very highest and the very best traditions of the United States military service."

"many minority businesses are particularly vulnerable"

"the day is gone when concern for the land, the air and the water was sole province of the conservationist, the wilderness enthusiast, the bird watcher, and the environmental scientist."