Gerald Ford actually said...

the same outstanding skills you brought to the White House will serve you well in your new career in the private sector.

your superb services in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs will be greatly missed.

your resignation as Special Assistant to the President, effective as you requested December 31, 1974, is accepted with deepest regret.

you have earned their thanks, the respect and friendship of your colleagues on both sides of the political fence, and my own lasting admirat...