Gerald Ford actually said...

"The Secretary of Commerce is designated and empowered to perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President, the functions vested in the President."

"I think Secretary Kissinger has been one of the finest, if not the finest Secretary of State this country has ever had."

"The heads of those Federal agencies that have the authority to construct, operate, manage, or lease Federal buildings shall prepare plans for buildings under the custody and control of, or leased by, ..."

"I urge every American to reflect on the meaning and purpose of the Declaration of Independence."