Gerald Ford actually said...

I very much appreciate the generous spirit which prompted your decision.

Letter Accepting Withdrawal of the Nomination of Daniel T. Kingsley To Be a Member of the Federal Power Commission

11/18/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I am extremely proud and consider it a rare privilege to award these 15 National Medals of Science today.

I do not believe that a mandatory program is wise public policy.

Their accomplishments underscore the importance of scientific research itself.

These doubts were surely put to rest this morning by this announcement.