This is very nice.
Ford also spoke out against the generals demanding Rumsfeld's resignation.
ONE WORD,
CLASS!!!!!
Wasn't Ford a critic of Bush? Good to see no animosity has hung on.
President Ford had something to many modern politicians seem to be in total lack of. HONOR.
Remember the Mayaguez incident. Gerry Ford did the right thing then - a message that was not lost on our enemies.
George Bush is a good man. Pure class.
I got to spend a few minutes talking to Gerald Ford during the 1976 Presidential campaign. He was the most unassuming and approachable of men. It was hard to believe he was President, and I mean that as a compliment. He is not politically my ideal of what a Republican President should be, but he was perfectly suited for the transition during the ugliness of the Nixon resignation. And unlike Carter or Clinton, he is deeply patriotic and completely honest.
Thanks, Sub-Driver. I just heard this on radio simultaneous with finding your thread.
Quite wonderful they could be together.
Ford is a decent guy and he was a good if imperfect president...had he not pardoned Nixon he probably would have beaten Peanut Boy in '76 as he only lost by a small margin. You served your country with dignity, Mr. President, you've earned your rest.
This is just wonderful. Will we ever see this level of graciousness and class again? I wonder......
Maybe Ford should borrow Bush his veto pen.
Well I'm sure the Drive-By Media will think of something nasty to say about this event ...
LOL!!
"We solved all the problems, didn't we?" Ford said, smiling. Bush laughed and replied: "We sure did."
That's really nice.
Interesting this visit coincides with Ford's recent entrance to the news the past couple of days in defense of Rummy.
IMO, a better President than he is given credit. After all, to this day he remains gracious and has not tried to destroy this country following his departure from office. He could have taken the low road of Carter and Clinton. He has chosen not to do so. That shows good character.
Who was the last Good Democrat President? Ignoring policy, someone of decency and caring for this nation? I'm not sure of kennedy, though he was better than the crop today. Was it Truman? Pitiful we have to go back that far.
See, see, see? GWB always holds hands with frail older people, not just with Saudi princes. I told y'all! Now, somebody tell the press corps.
Thanks for posting this; makes me feel all warm and toasty inside.