Gerald Ford actually said...

I want to express my deep appreciation and pride in the outstanding performance of all the men and women who contributed to this effort.

Statement Following the Evacuation of American Citizens From Lebanon.

06/19/1976

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The United States has been doing and will continue to do its utmost to assist these people.

It is really a great privilege and honor for me to have the opportunity of joining in this obviously very successful conference.

We stand ready to defend ourselves and support our allies as surely as we always have.

America has the will, America has the resources, America has the know-how, and America has the faith.