Gerald Ford actually said...

I also urge the House Judiciary Committee to consider my proposal at the time of its initial hearings on this matter later this week.

I recommend that the Senate of the United States promptly give its advice and consent to the ratification of this Convention.

I believe we should take positive steps to provide better protection against catastrophic health costs and inflation in health costs.

The Congress has also recognized the high priority that must be given to economies in the Medicare program.