Gerald Ford actually said...

"It is time that we reconcile our good intentions with the recognition that we at the Federal level cannot know what is best for every school child in every classroom in the country."

"I am proposing today the financial assistance for elementary and secondary school act."

"The education of our children is vital to the future of the United States."

"I strongly urge the Congress to act quickly and favorably on my proposal to help ensure quality education for all of our children."