Gerald Ford actually said...

"There was no understanding, no deal between me and the former President."

"The period of service shall be twenty-four months, which may be reduced by the Attorney General because of mitigating circumstances."

"I think this is in the best interest of the people in Chile and, certainly, in our best interest."

"I do hereby proclaim a program to commence immediately to afford reconciliation to Vietnam era draft evaders and military deserters."