08/22/1974
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"Mrs. Ford and I extend our sympathy to Mrs. Moley and the Moley family on the loss of this distinguished American."
"Betty was appointed not because she was a woman, but because she was, in my opinion, the most qualified and the most respected."
"I am deeply grateful for those very kind words."
"Masonic principles--internal, not external--and our order's vision of duty to country and acceptance of God as a Supreme Being and guiding light have sustained me during my years of Government service..."