Gerald Ford actually said...

As we mark this milestone of our national independence, however, we must not forget the lessons of history.

Proclamation 4440—Prayer for Peace Memorial Day, May 31, 1976

05/18/1976

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The United States wishes Cambodia to find its place in the world as an independent, neutral, and united country, living in peace.

I have instructed the personnel of the U.S. Mission to leave Phnom Penh.

I am deeply grateful to them for a job well done.

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