Transcript of Live Chat with Gerald Ford
To my knowledge, every sitting president has, whenever he thought it was necessary, called on former presidents to be helpful. President Carter, when he was in the White House, asked for my help on at least four foreign policy issues. For example, I supported him and helped to get some votes in the U.S. Senate at the time of the Panama Canal Treaty and the recognition of the People's Republic of China. I respect former President Carter's desire to help President Clinton in foreign policy, but I think it mandatory that Carter carry out the Clinton policies. Former President Carter should not in any way whatsoever undercut the foreign policies of President Clinton or his Secretary of State. Any deviation from White House foreign policy would be harmful, not helpful.
FWIW.
"I supported him (Carter) and helped to get some votes in the U.S. Senate at the time of the Panama Canal Treaty"
Well that was a great move.
well, I sure do appreciate his helping get Carter votes for the Panama Canal Treaty!
May his RINO soul rest in peace