Gerald Ford actually said...

Despite that evacuation, we will continue to do whatever possible to support an independent, peaceful, neutral, and unified Cambodia.

I decided with a heavy heart on the evacuation of American personnel from Cambodia because of my responsibility for the safety of the Americ...

It is a great tribute to the nine who have participated.

The Robert Goddard Award, of course, everybody knows, is the ultimate in recognition for great achievements in the field of space.