Gerald Ford actually said...

Thanks to their strong, bipartisan efforts we are now in a position to launch a trade program that will strengthen our economy.

I am more confident than ever that working together we will continue to develop comprehensive programs to meet all our Nation's needs.

This is an opportunity for us to become personally acquainted and to discuss the serious issues which confront our two countries.

The Senate has demonstrated a willingness to set aside party differences when the interests of our Nation are at stake.