Gerald Ford actually said...

I am a complete believer in the accomplishments, the mission of a good, fine, forward-looking, visionary space program for America.

It is a great tribute to the nine who have participated.

Therefore, I urge prompt action by the Congress to extend this authority and renew the usefulness of this statute as a tool of good governme...

I urge that this Reorganization Plan authority again be extended for a four-year period.