"Thank you very, very much for the opportunity of coming to your birthday party, John."
"Your contributions have been national."
"I wish you and your wonderful family the very, very best for another good many years."
"I congratulate you, and thank you, and wish you the very, very best."
"And I congratulate the services."
"And I can assure you that we look upon people such as yourself as the epitome of achievement in the military."
"I certainly congratulate you on this fine, fine record."
"your superb services in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs will be greatly missed."
"your resignation as Special Assistant to the President, effective as you requested December 31, 1974, is accepted with deepest regret."
"major legislative successes can be achieved even under the most difficult circumstances."
"the same outstanding skills you brought to the White House will serve you well in your new career in the private sector."