Gerald Ford actually said...

It is with the deepest regret, but also with immense gratitude for your many years of dedicated service to our Nation, that I accept your resignation as Assistant to the President.

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of William E. Timmons as Assistant to the President

12/02/1974

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