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Digitized from Box 1 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 10, 1974
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
MEMORANDUM FOR THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF
AUGUST 9, 1974
FROM: The Vice President
I know this has been a difficult and confusing time for each of you.
You must have feelings of sorrow, as I do, but you also should be
proud--proud of the President you served and of your efforts for him
and the country.
Many of you wi 11 want to go on to other pursuits now that your service
to him has ended. I understand and respect that, but I also need your
help. I ask each of you to stay on long enough to assure a steady and
informed transition of the Presidency.
I have asked some friends whose counsel I respect to help me with
the transition. They will form a bridge for me to my Vice Presidential
staff office and to the officials of the Executive Branch until a permanent
organization is established. I ask your help and cooperation for them as
well as myself.
President Nixon fought long and with all his might to serve the American
people well, ending his Presidency with a selfless and courageous act.
You can still serve him and the Nation by helping me to carry on the
essential functions of the Presidency. I will meet with the senior
officials of the White House in the Roosevelt Room soon) after I take
the oath of office to discuss transition arrangements and responsibilities.
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FORD & LIBRARY GERALD