Would have it been appropriate? It was one thing with Reagan, but Ford was a former leader in the Congress, and it seemed that even with the other notables there, it was an event orchestrated by the Congress for a former member. I don't recall the other former Presidents being there either.
Right, Pyro. This evening's service was a Congressional tribute to the former President.
President Bush knows what his own appropriate role is. I can feel it and, as always ... in spite of all criticism and sniping ... he will perform it.