Gerald Ford

“ I am going to see President Giscard next week and wanted to take to him any thoughts you have. We appreciate the work Secretary Kissinger has done and the United States' role in a strong Alliance. It is a rare situation -- with Schmidt and Giscard d'Estaing coming in and now you. There were opportunities missed in the past.
President Ford: We are all facing a serious problem of inflation.
Ambassador Kosciusko-Morizet: It is a problem for Giscard to reduce inflation and to get the balance of payments in balance. President Giscard is eager to have contact with you. ”

“ President Ford: Henry has spoken of having a personal meeting early in 1975. I understand he will be in Martinique.
Ambassador Kosciusko-Morizet: I don't know the dates. He wanted to know your intentions first. ”