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President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford from Crawford, Texas, Dec. 27, 2006. "As a congressman from Michigan, and then as Vice President, he commanded the respect and earned the good will of all who had the privilege of knowing him," Bush said.

BUSH TALKS ABOUT FORD

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford from Crawford, Texas, Dec. 27, 2006. "As a congressman from Michigan, and then as Vice President, he commanded the respect and earned the good will of all who had the privilege of knowing him," Bush said.

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