Gerald Ford actually said...

"Good luck, and I am sure we will see that you are confirmed without too much difficulty."

"The American people and those from your country, Mexico, have a great feeling on behalf of one another."

"I just hope that scouting goes on forever, because it is a great contributor to all of what we stand for in this country."

"I have talked to the President of Mexico and the President of Columbia, in trying to get their cooperation, and they have fully agreed to do the maximum."