"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."
"When I took the oath of office in August of 1974, I said I had not been elected by your ballots, but I asked that you confirm me by your prayers."
"The rate of inflation has been cut by more than 50 percent."
"I can stand here and say with good conscience that President Ford stands for the little taxpayer and President Ford is against the big tax spender."
"But tonight America is strong, America is free, America is on the move."
"Tomorrow, yes, I want your prayers for confirmation, but tomorrow I ask that you confirm me with your votes, and I won't let you down."
"I stand for lower taxes, a balanced budget, lower Federal spending, beating inflation, and peace and liberty for the United States of America."
"I know that you have not confirmed me by your ballots, but I ask you to confirm me by your prayers."
"I said, what can we do to help you, and that is the way I want to be your President."
"You know what? Columbus likes to be, along with the great State of Ohio, on the side of a winner."
"I ask you to confirm me with your prayers but I ask you to confirm me with your ballots."
"I promise you from the bottom of my heart I will not let you down."