Statement on the Death of John Ford.
08/30/1973
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I, therefore, urge that the Congress promptly enact legislation to extend for at least two years the President's authority to transmit reorg...
I know that over the years you sometimes may have had doubts as to whether that decision was the right one.
He was a man who brought civility, intelligence, and great dedication to everything he did.
I always had the very highest respect for their caliber.