Gerald Ford actually said...

"What is clearly required is that we make better use of resources that are already available."

"I am signing today a bill which will prevent your withholding taxes from going up tomorrow."

"I also asked the Congress to restrain the growth of Federal spending, an essential step toward balancing the Federal budget."

"Let me express to you, Mr. Prime Minister, the deep gratitude of the American people for this very, very generous gift."