Gerald Ford actually said...

I want to repeat it, and I will give you some evidence of what we are going to do to show the good faith of that comment.

Remarks Following a Meeting With Southern Republican Leaders

09/15/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

There is absolutely no substitute for person-to-person relationships.

I hope and trust that you will come back and see us again.

The knowledge you bring to this country as you study in our universities and colleges gives us the benefit of your unique backgrounds.

Our commitments in Southeast Asia and elsewhere... are honored and will be honored.