Gerald Ford actually said...

Betty and Jerry Ford not only like Al Cederberg, we love him.

I am deeply indebted to him-he got me started in all this trouble back on January 3, 1965.

I can never repay you, Al, for all the many things that you did for me as minority leader and the things that you have done while I am Presi...

I anticipate your wholehearted and effective compliance in securing these goals.