Gerald Ford: “I appreciate all the cooperation and good humor that has been…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 1998

I appreciate all the cooperation and good humor that has been displayed as we have moved along the way. I have been impressed by the staff that Senator McCain has assembled to assist him. I have been amazed at the staff that we have, and how they work together and ultimately get it done. One of the things we worried about was having all the amendments maybe worked out before we got on the floor. And that came close. But I remember something that Senator Robert Byrd told me a long time ago: If you cannot get an agreement, start, and it will create a vacuum. So I think that is exactly what has occurred here, along with the hard work on both sides of the aisle. It has been a good ride, and I look forward to the vote in the morning at 9:50, and then I will make some comments after that.

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Gerald Ford

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Discussing aviation legislation and the collaborative efforts in the Senate.

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