Gerald Ford actually said...

You can be very proud of the vital role you played in helping to develop and carry out our country's international economic and trade programs.

Letter Accepting the Resignation of William D. Eberle as Special Representative for Trade Negotiations

12/23/1974

More Gerald Ford Quotes

I invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day.

I do hereby designate Wednesday, October 9, 1974, as Leif Erikson Day.

I am honored to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States.

Let us draw inspiration from the indomitable spirit and undaunting determination of Leif Erikson.