Gerald Ford actually said...

"I call upon all Americans to gather together in homes and places of worship on this date, to join in offering gratitude for the countless blessings our people enjoy"

"Let us also pray for the courage, resourcefulness and sense of purpose we will need to continue America’s saga of progress"

"I, for one, am very grateful and most appreciative of the almost superhuman efforts that the Secretary has made."

"It was basically very encouraging; the meeting with Mr. Brezhnev was very helpful."