Gerald Ford actually said...

"I am proud to stand before you and say that I am the first President since Dwight D. Eisenhower who can go to the American people to seek their support and say America is at peace."

"I know that you have not confirmed me by your ballots, but I ask you to confirm me by your prayers."

"I put the ship of state on an even keel."

"President Ford is for the little taxpayer and President Ford is against the big tax spender."