Gerald Ford actually said...

Everett Dirksen was one of the finest public servants I have ever known.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at the Everett McKinley Dirksen Forum in Peoria

03/04/1976

More Gerald Ford Quotes

We cannot and must not permit persons to be locked into jobs not commensurate with their potential.

I believe there is a growing concern...

I am really looking forward to seeing the program tonight.

Personally, I am intrigued by the differences between then and now, as well as by the similarities.