Gerald Ford actually said...

it is time to act and act positively.

Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate Submitting Proposed Puerto Rico Statehood Legislation

01/13/1977

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This action closes a chapter in the American experience.

The evacuation has been completed.

I therefore ordered the evacuation of all American personnel remaining in South Vietnam.

I commend the personnel of the Armed Forces who accomplished it as well as Ambassador Graham Martin and the staff of his mission, who served...