Gerald Ford actually said...

The tragedy in Lebanon is one of the saddest situations that has taken place in my lifetime.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session in Portland With Members of the World Affairs Council of Oregon.

05/21/1976

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I personally think that is something that should be kept very closely held.

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