Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time

FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

[Mo1]

WASHINGTON — Gerald R. Ford leaves his beloved U.S. Capitol for the last time Tuesday as the period set aside for ordinary Americans to say goodbye gives way to an elaborate invitation-only funeral at the awe-inspiring Washington National Cathedral.

As the first order of business Tuesday, Ford's remains were being removed from the Rotunda to lie in repose briefly outside the Senate before leaving the Capitol where Ford served as a congressman for 25 years. As vice president, Ford also had the constitutional title of president of the Senate.

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[JFC]

I love the Bush family. All of them. I love the Ford Family.

Can't say that about Clintons or Carters=not good people.

[defconw]

You will not find ME on that thread. It's wrong.

[Carolinamom]

A soft smile from President Bush as he watched his father's humorous remarks.

[OldFriend]

Paul O'Neil was at the US Capitol the other evening as well.

[Rte66]

And Rummy *always* looks like he's enjoying some private inside joke that we don't know about. Such sweet eyes.

[linda_22003]

In cases like that, you don't speak at *all* of the dead, and they enter obscurity quite quickly.

[spectre]

Former President Bush was wonderful. Now, Hank is on. All the Old Guard is there.

BTW, I think it should have been a Holiday for ALL the people. My husband has to go to work too :)

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[Miss Marple]

Kissinger very nicely giving Ford some of the Israeli-Egypt agreement credit, which he never got while living.

[La Enchiladita]

Did you see Carter sitting there with his nose up in the air? And Roslyn can't stop yakking, even during solemn moments.

[defconw]

That was very touching and which Israeli leader was that?

[STARWISE]

Music is magnificent. God bless Betty Ford, she is so frail. I don't think it will be much longer before she and her Jerry are together once again. May their dance in heaven be eternally joyous.

I found these photos so incredibly touching. Tears.

[JFC]

NO WAY! Bill Clinton just licked his fighes then wiped his eyes! NO WAY!!!!

[advance_copy]

Yes, that was a very nice statement. Secretary Kissinger also paid eloquent respect to President Ford's achievements, prudence, and common sense.

[Miss Marple]

They were married for 63 years. God bless her.

[flaglady47]

I love Rummy and Cheney. Two of my favorites, both mentored and got their wings under the Ford Administration. Ford's Admin was the incubator for this Admin's advisors. Lots came from Ford's presidential term.

[La Enchiladita]

I am wondering also who that was... I feel I should know, he looked so familiar.

[jackv]

"And Rummy *always* looks like he's enjoying some private inside joke..."


Yes, he does! I love that man too!

[Mo1]

U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd L) escorts former first lady Betty Ford (L) to her seat at the start of the funeral of her husband, former U.S. President Gerald Ford at the National Cathedral in Washington, January 2, 2007. Behind President Bush is his father former president George Bush and mother, Barbara Bush. REUTERS/Jim Bourg (UNITED STATES)

[Milwaukee_Guy]

[La Enchiladita]

58 years.