Gerald Ford actually said...

It is my privilege, Mr. Chancellor, in the spirit of our friendship and cooperation and mutual interest, to offer a toast to you and all that you embody and that of your great country.

Context

Toasts of the President and Chancellor Schmidt of the Federal Republic of Germany

12/04/1974

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