Gerald Ford actually said...

"The PLO and all other parties in the Lebanon area have cooperated completely in making it possible for us to evacuate the Americans and the other nationals without any incident whatsoever."

"I am grateful for the cooperation of the other states and other organizations that cooperated to restrain any violence or to keep the area secure while the evacuation went on."

"If left unchanged, this flaw could damage the underlying principles of social security and help create severe long-range financial pressures on the system."

"the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels of the Federal Government"