Gerald Ford actually said...

I can never repay you, Al, for all the many things that you did for me as minority leader and the things that you have done while I am President.

Remarks at a Reception Honoring Representative Elford A. Cederberg of Michigan

03/03/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

On behalf of all Americans, we were very, very proud of you.

I am very happy to welcome you all back and to congratulate you once again--this time for having done a magnificent, a superb job.

His character, his achievements will always be a source of inspiration.

I wouldn't trade any of my personal freedom for all the records in the world.