Gerald Ford actually said...

I am sworn to uphold the laws of the land and I intend to carry out this responsibility.

Letter to the Archbishop of Cincinnati Following a Meeting With the Executive Committee of the National Conference of Bishops

09/09/1976

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And I congratulate the services.

I congratulate you, and thank you, and wish you the very, very best.

I certainly congratulate you on this fine, fine record.

And I can assure you that we look upon people such as yourself as the epitome of achievement in the military.