Gerald Ford actually said...

"I am confident that the Interstate Commerce Commission, ConRail, and the United States Railway Association will use these tools wisely for the purposes intended by the Congress and the executive."

"We have been joined in this effort by our European allies."

"And I know that he will have the full confidence of the American people, based on his outstanding record and all of the other accomplishments and achievements that will be evident to everyone."

"It is a great honor and privilege for me to have the opportunity of saying a few words and then introducing to you the new Secretary of Commerce."