Gerald Ford actually said...

I express my admiration for the statesmanship shown by Portuguese leaders in undertaking to restore democracy to Portugal.

Joint Communique Following Discussions With President Francisco da Costa Gomes of Portugal.

10/17/1974

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I had what was really on my mind, and I said, 'Congress.'

Foreign businessmen and investors are most welcome in the United States when they are willing to conform to the principles of our society.

The answer is no.

Such discrimination is totally contrary to the American tradition and repugnant to American principles.