Candice S. Miller: “as a member from the Michigan Congressional Delegation I am proud to honor today one of our State's favorite sons, the…”

“as a member from the Michigan Congressional Delegation I am proud to honor today one of our State's favorite sons, the 38th President of the United States Gerald R. Ford. President Ford is the only person in the history of our Nation to ascend to presidency having never sought either the presidency or the vice presidency. And he did so at one of the most difficult moments in our Nation since the Civil War. Upon assuming office he acknowledged that he had not been elected through the votes of the American people but simply asked for his confirmation through their prayers. He was the right man, for the right office at the right time for our Nation. He made policy decisions not based on political calculation, but on what he believed was in the best interests of the Nation. He was not afraid to reach across party lines to find solutions to the myriad of challenges which faced our Nation. He was a man of unquestionable character.”