Gerald Ford actually said...

"Please know that you take with you my very best wishes for every happiness and success in the years ahead."

"Let us continue to search for a softening of the national animosity caused by differences over the Vietnam war."

"These first few decisions do not end the unfinished business of clemency, but the task of formal forgiveness is underway."

"It is my intention to reinvigorate the Board so as to expand its role in the fight against inflation."