Gerald Ford actually said...

"My proposal is based on the conviction that education needs can be most effectively and creatively met by allowing States greater flexibility in the use of Federal funds."

"Nothing could be more destructive of the diversity of thought and opinion necessary for national progress than an excess of control by the central government."

"For too long the real issue in our education programs--Federal versus State and local control--has been obscured by endless bickering over funding levels."

"The time has come to provide Federal support without Federal impediments."