Gerald Ford actually said...

"The Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy shall, after consultation with the heads of appropriate agencies, provide policy guidance governing the application of energy conservation..."

"It is possible that full implementation may take more time than is provided in the act."

"I am concerned about our ability to fulfill the tasks in the time and manner provided in the act."

"Surely, we would not wish to see the United States engaged in international disputes because of an absence of needed flexibility."