Gerald Ford actually said...

"I think we all recognize that we are blessed in countless ways in this great country."

"I am deeply grateful for the many, many instances where Hugh has given me good counsel and fine support."

"We took some lickings but we came back strong, because the character of America is the foundation of our success."

"There are very, very few public officials who have so successfully combined the serious duties of statesmanship with the good humor and the good grace which are Hugh Scott's trademarks."