Gerald Ford actually said...

Jim, I wish you the best, and I know you have taken a pay cut, but you will make up in energy the loss of compensation.

I wish to compliment Bill on the job that he did, again, during a period of great difficulty.

I expressed my warm appreciation for this invitation, and reiterated my hope that the visit would be possible later this year.

I am particularly grateful for your vital work in shaping and guiding to enactment the Pension Reform Bill of 1974.