Gerald Ford actually said...

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

Context

Letter Accepting the Resignation of W. Eugene Ainsworth, Jr., as Special Assistant to the President.

12/17/1974

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