Gerald Ford actually said...

"Major milestones were met in the development of the Space Shuttle, the Nation's current major space project."

"1975 was another year of continued progress in the Nation's space and aeronautics activities."

"Let every American resolve that this Nation, under God, will meet the future with the same courage and dedication Americans showed the world two centuries ago."

"Earth orbiting satellites continued to bring new and increased benefits in a variety of applications."