Gerald Ford said...

I commend the report to the attention of the Congress and urge prompt action to create a Department of Energy.

I believe it presents a candid appraisal of what we have learned and what remains to be done.

He is, so far as this American is concerned, the greatest Secretary of State in the history of our Republic.

Mr. Secretary, it is my honor and tremendous privilege to award you on behalf of this grateful Nation the Presidential M...