Gerald Ford actually said...

"I think the people of New York or elsewhere ought to have a chance to vote for him if they feel it is the right decision."

"The alternative is to head down a road which could raise doubts about our strength, our determination, on the part of our friends as well as potential adversaries."

"Thank you very, very much, Jim Thompson, the next Governor of the great State of Illinois."

"I stand on your side for limited government, for fiscal responsibility, for rising prosperity, for lower taxes, for military strength, and peace throughout the world."