Gerald Ford actually said...

I reaffirmed the determination of the United States to render prompt and effective assistance to repel armed attack against the Republic of Korea in accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1954.

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Joint Communique Following Discussions With President Park of the Republic of Korea.

11/21/1974

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