Thursday, December 28, 2006
TRIBUTESIn memory of Ford
"The American people will always admire Gerald Ford's devotion to duty, his personal character and the honorable conduct of his administration."
President George W. Bush
"An outstanding statesman, he wisely chose the path of healing during a deeply divisive time in our nation's history. He frequently rose above politics by emphasizing the need for bipartisanship and seeking common ground on issues critical to our nation."
Former President Jimmy Carter
"The nation's appreciation for the contributions that President Ford made throughout his long and well-lived life are more than we could ever have anticipated. These kindnesses have made this difficult time more bearable."
Former first lady Betty Ford
"To his great credit, he was the same hard-working, down-to-earth person the day he left the White House as he was when he first entered Congress almost 30 years earlier."
Former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
"Jerry Ford was, simply put, one of the most decent and capable men I ever met.
Former President George H.W. Bush
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