03/19/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"May God bless Gerald Ford."
"We mourn the loss of such a leader, and our 38th President will always have a special place in our Nation's memory."
"Today marks an important milestone in the Iraqi people's efforts to replace the rule of a tyrant with the rule of law."
"We will make sure you have the resources you need to accomplish your mission."