Gerald Ford actually said...

"I am convinced that the passage of these bills is in the real interest of all of the American people."

"I continue to believe that the wisest, most productive means of reaching that goal is through a steadily growing private sector--not through temporary jobs that are run by the Government."

"I DEEPLY regret today that the Senate has overridden my veto of the public works bill."

"The House can rectify the Senate action on Thursday and should, in the best interest of the Nation, sustain my veto."