Gerald Ford actually said...

I AM very sorry, Pete, I couldn't come over to the ceremonies, but I was there in spirit, if not in person.

Exchange at a Meeting With Peter Bensinger, Drug Enforcement Administrator, on Drug Abuse

02/22/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

Let us turn outward to view the complex picture of international trade.

Trade is vital, essential, critical to that program.

The world today looks to the United States of America for leadership.

I would find it inexcusable if this legislation were to die as a result of delay and procrastination.