Gerald Ford actually said...

I request you continue to insure that when Federal actions are planned which affect Indian communities, the responsible Indian leaders are c...

I request that priority attention be given to coordination of these efforts among the Departments and Agencies and within the Executive Offi...

I am today designating Bradley H. Patterson, Jr., of the White House Office to assist me in the area of American Indian affairs.

It is important that you insure the effective delivery and efficient operation of Federal Indian programs and services.