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The original documents are located in Box D8, folder "Ford Press Releases - LBJ Charges,
1965" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R.
Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D8 of The Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
STATEMENT
by
Rep. GERALD R. FORD, HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
August 2, 1965
FOR RELEASE AT 1 P.M. EDT.
Communist leaders all over the world would be happy to see a
bitter, name-calling contest develop between President Johnson and
Congressional leaders at this crucial time. Mr. Johnson's remarks
made during his Sunday Press Conference in Texas, if he was referring
to me, are the possible result of a misunderstanding which I trust the
White House will correct.
I refuse to be baited into a verbal donneybrook with the
Commander-in-Chief that would play into the hands of Hanoi, Peiping
and Moscow.
I support the President's firmness against Communist aggression
in Viet Nam. Regrettably, the principle opposition to the President's
military decisions come from Democrats in the Congress, particularly
in the Senate.
The Nation faces a critical future. The President has the
responsibility of making additional important military decisions. For
the national interest and our security, I urge that we get on with the
awesome tasks ahead without further delay and without splitting the
Nation's unity.
####
STATEMENT
by
Rep. GERALD R. FORD, HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
August 2, 1965
FOR RELEASE AT 1 P.M. EDT.
Communist leaders all over the world would be happy to see a
bitter, name-calling contest develop between President Johnson and
Congressional leaders at this crucial time. Mr. Johnson's remarks
made during his Sunday Press Conference in Texas, if he was referring
to me, are the possible result of a misunderstanding which I trust the
White House will correct.
I refuse to be baited into a verbal donneybrook with the
Commander-in-Chief that would play into the hands of Hanoi, Peiping
and Moscow.
I support the President's firmness against Communist aggression
in Viet Nam. Regrettably, the principle opposition to the President's
military decisions come from Democrats in the Congress, particularly
in the Senate.
The Nation faces a critical future. The President has the
responsibility of making aditional important military decisions. For
the national interest and our security, I urge that we get on with the
awesome tasks ahead w hout urther delay and without splitting the
Nation's unity.
####
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
August 5, 1965
The President
The White House
Dear Mr. President:
The enclosed unsolicited letter was received in my office
this morning from a mutual friend, Mr. Sam Shaffer. With
his approval I am forwarding his letter to you and making
it public.
In light of the events of the pašt week, if you were referring
to me, I must respectfully request a conference with you to
determine on what basis you were erroneously informed as to
my views.
Warmest personal regards
Sincerely,
(s) Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford. M.C.
GRF:fl
Enclosure
FORD is LIBRARY 07V895
Golden Winds Cottage
Newfound Lake
Bristol,
New Hampshire
August 3, 1965
Rep. Gerald Ford
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Gerry:
I have learned belatedly, here in the distant reaches of
New Hampshire, of the President's wholly unfair criticism -- presumably
of you -- of an alleged violation of confidence concerning the alleged
contents and influence of Sen. Mansfield's statement, read at the
White House briefing on Vietnam.
I was one of your guests at the background luncheon. It
was I who asked you about the Mansfield statement. I said I had
learned that Sen. Mansfield had read a two-page statement critical of
Vietnam at the White House meeting and asked you for details. Your
only comment, as I recall it, was that the statement seemed to you
to be longer than two pages. Beyond this statement and your remark
that you noticed Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge sitting silently nearby,
you vouchsafed no details of the Mansfield statement.
You said nothing -- I repeat nothing -- to the effect that
Sen. Mansfield argued against calling up the reserves or that this had
any influence on the President's decision.
I was struck at the luncheon by your great sense of national
responsibility when you told us that though you had been advocating a
different course in Vietnam from the President's, you were going to
support our Commander-in-Chief in the decisions he had made.
The President has been ill-informed -- perhaps by inaccurate
or tendentious reporting by some newsmen. Please feel free to make this
letter public or to send a copy to the President.
Sincerely,
(s) Sam
Samuel Shaffer
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
August 5, 1965
The President
The White House
Dear Mr. President:
The enclosed unsolicited letter was received in my office
this morning from a mutual friend, Mr. Sam Shaffer. With
his approval I am forwarding his letter to you and making
it public.
In light of the events of the past week, if you were referring
to me, I must respectfully request a conference with you to
determine on what basis you were erroneously informed as to
my views.
Warmest personal regards.
Sincerely,
(s) Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford. M.C.
GRF:fl
Enclosure
Golden Winds Cottage
Newfound Lake
Bristol,
New Hampshire
August 3, 1965
Rep. Gerald Ford
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Gerry:
I have learned belatedly, here in the distant reaches of
New Hampshire, of the President's wholly unfair criticism -- presumably
of you -- of an alleged violation of confidence concerning the alleged
contents and influence of Sen. Mansfield's statement, read at the
White House briefing on Vietnam.
I was one of your guests at the background luncheon. It
was I who asked you about the Mansfield statement. I said I had
learned that Sen. Mansfield had read a two-page statement critical of
Vietnam at the White House meeting and asked you for details. Your
only comment, as I recall it, was that the statement seemed to you
to be longer than two pages. Beyond this statement and your remark
that you noticed Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge sitting silently nearby,
you vouchsafed no details of the Mansfield statement.
You said nothing -- I repeat nothing -- to the effect that
Sen. Mansfield argued against calling up the reserves or that this had
any influence on the President's decision.
I was struck at the luncheon by your great sense of national
responsibility when you told us that though you had been advocating a
different course in Vietnam from the President's, you were going to
support our Commander-in-Chief in the decisions he had made.
The President has been ill-informed -- perhaps by inaccurate
or tendentious reporting by some newsmen. Please feel free to make this
letter public or to send a copy to the President.
Sincerely,
(s) Sam
Samuel Shaffer
STATEMENT BY
REP. GERALD R. FORD August 6, 1965
I am surprised to read some published interpretations of statements which
I made recently in Los Angeles relating to the respective responsibilities of
Congress and the Executive branch in connection with the conflict in Viet Nam,
The statements were prompted particularly by the President's announcement of
last week,' "....this is really war"
My statements reflect the concern that the President may be exceeding
his constitutional powers and that the Congress may not be exercising its
responsibilities.
What I said in Los Angeles have said many times before-
- that the President should present a frank statement on the situation
in Viet Nam to the Congress in a State of the Emergency message
- that the President should ask the Congress for an appropriate action
in support of his present policy
- that the Congress shoul debate fully the course of action which the
President is taking and idicate its sentiments
The appropriate Congressioned action might be a declaration of national
emergency. It might be a declaration of war if the President's policy is
in fact war. Since Congress under the Constitution has sole authority to
declare war, the President must seek Congressional authorization for a
policy of this type.
# # # #
FORD LIBRARY
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Statement by
Rep. Gerald R. Ford
August 10, 1965
Re: White House briefing
It was a routine and helpful briefing for members
of the House. The President asked for no committments
and none were given.
# # #
Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford, House Republican Leader
August 19, 1965
I have just read with indignation and resentment a published
statement by the White House press secretary alleging that former
President Eisenhower is being "used" by someone as a puppet for
political purposes.
General Eisenhower and the Nation are entitled to an immediate
apology from the White House for this irresponsible insinuation.
National unity is not strengthened by disparaging a beloved
and distinguished statesman, General Eisenhower.
#####
Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford, House Republican Leader
August 19, 1965
I have just read with indignation and resentment a published
statement by the White House press secretary alleging that former
President Eisenhower is being "used" by someone as a puppet for
political purposes.
General Eisenhower and the Nation are entitled to an immediate
apology from the White House for this irresponsible insinuation.
National unity is not strengthened by disparaging a beloved
and distinguished statesman, General Eisenhower.
#
#
#
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#
IDENTID FORD VIBRARY
Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford, House Republican Leader
August 19, 1965
I have just read with indignation and resentment a published
statement by the White House press secretary alleging that former
President Eisenhower is being "used" by someone as a puppet for
political purposes.
General Eisenhower and the Nation are entitled to an immediate
apology from the White House for this irresponsible insinuation.
National unity is not strengthened by disparaging a beloved
and distinguished statesman, General Eisenhower.
#
#
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
August 5, 1965
, The President
The White House
Dear Mr. President:
The enclosed unsolicited letter was received in my office
this morning from a mutual friend, Mr. Sam Shaffer. With
his approval I am forwarding his letter to you and making
it public.
In light of the events of the past week, if you were referring
to me, I must respectfully request a conference with you to
determine on what basis you were erroneously informed as to
my views.
Warmest personal regards.
Sincerely,
(s) Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford. M.C.
GRF:fl
Enclosure
Golden Winds Cottage
Newfound Lake
Bristol,
New Hampshire
August 3, 1965
Rep. Gerald Ford
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Gerry:
I have learned belatedly, here in the distant reaches of
New Hampshire, of the President's wholly unfair criticism -- presumably
of you -- of an alleged violation of confidence concerning the alleged
contents and influence of Sen. Mansfield's statement, read at the
White House briefing on Vietnam.
I was one of your guests at the background luncheon. It
was I who asked you about the Mansfield statement. I said I had
learned that Sen. Mansfield had read a two-page statement critical of
Vietnam at the White House meeting and asked you for details. Your
only comment, as I recall it, was that the statement seemed to you
to be longer than two pages. Beyond this statement and your remark
that you noticed Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge sitting silently nearby,
you vouchsafed no details of the Mansfield statement.
You said nothing -- I repeat nothing -- to the effect that
Sen. Mansfield argued against calling up the reserves or that this had
any influence on the President's decision.
I was struck at the luncheon by your great sense of national
responsibility when you told us that though you had been advocating a
different course in Vietnam from the President's, you were going to
support our Commander-in-Chief in the decisions he had made.
The President has been ill-informed -- perhaps by inaccurate
or tendentious reporting by some newsmen. Please feel free to make this
letter public or to send a copy to the President.
Sincerely,
(s) Sam
Samuel Shaffer
GERALD FORD LIBRARY