Gerald Ford actually said...

I very much appreciate the generous spirit which prompted your decision.

I accept with deep regret your request that I not resubmit your name in nomination as a Commissioner of the Federal Power Commission.

I am pleased to submit a report to the Congress on our further progress toward offsetting the balance of payments deficit resulting from the...

The actions I am taking will maintain duties on sugar imports at the lowest permissible rate under the Tariff Schedules of the United States...