Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 14, 1975
Transcript:
Gerald: Marty, as you know, there are many highly qualified presidential aides who remain behind their desks at the White House at all times! There's Don and Phil and Bob, just to name a few! So I can assure you, when I'm out getting in touch with America, there is some top talent minding the shop! Reporter: You mean, sir, it's actually possible to run all White House operations in your sustained absence? Ford: That's right. Reporter: But your famous vetoes? Ford: I phone 'em in!