Gerald Ford actually said...

"Our active all-volunteer armed forces are no bigger than they have to be because of the outstanding contributions of our capable reserves and National Guard forces."

"America is a nation that does cherish peace, but we have learned in this century that the best insurance of peace is a military capacity that commands respect throughout the world."

"Hand-me-down weapons are not enough for the National Guard."

"The debates, I think, are very important."