Gerald Ford actually said...

One of the reasons America is strong, free, and secure as a nation is because of men like Eddie Hebert in the Congress of the United States.

I compliment all of you in this great part of our country for showing the superb judgment in seeing to it that you are represented by Eddie ...

May Eddie's wonderful sense of humor stay with us, too, lightening the burdens when things seem heaviest and reminding us all that even in s...

He has rendered an unbelievable service on behalf of his people, his State, and his country.