|
|
|
December 27, 2006, 10:29 am
By
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
President Gerald Ford assumed office during one of the greatest times of challenge for our nation and provided Americans with the steady leadership and optimism that was his signature.
As a fellow House Minority Leader, I have great respect for the fair and reliable leadership President Ford displayed throughout his service in the House. He was effective and respected on both sides of the aisle. He recognized that however much we may disagree on political questions, we serve all of the people of the nation in a great institution: the House of Representatives.
It is with great sadness and respect that I extend deepest condolences to Mrs. Ford and all of the Ford family. I hope it is a comfort to them that so many people mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time.
|
|
|
December 27, 2006, 10:03 am
By
Mich. GOP Rep. Joe Knollenberg
President Ford was a leader who set a gold standard for public service. He conducted his duties with intelligence, integrity, and a passion for the common good. A Midwesterner through and through, President Ford brought Michigan values to the highest office in the land. He served with honor and distinction during one of the most difficult times in our nation's history. In doing so, he made his home state very proud.
|
|
December 27, 2006, 9:41 am
By
Idaho GOP Sen. Larry Craig
Gerald Ford helped guide our country through a difficult time by taking hold of the reins of a presidency in shambles. His new direction brought honesty and integrity back to the White House.
I hope as we take this opportunity to reflect on his life and his service to the United States, we realize the sacrifices he made as a public servant - sacrifices that enabled him to help make our country a better place to live.
|
December 27, 2006, 9:22 am
By
La. Dem. Sen. Mary Landrieu
Gerald Ford’s career of service to our nation spanned generations, beginning in World War II and continuing through three decades in government. He will, however, be remembered most for his leadership as our President in the difficult months following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His courageous, if unpopular, decision to pardon President Nixon healed many deep wounds and allowed our nation to move forward.
President Ford is deeply respected and will be remembered fondly by the people of Louisiana, and he, his wife Betty, and their family will remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
|
|
December 27, 2006, 9:13 am
By
Mich. GOP Rep. Fred Upton
I have the honor and privilege of representing some of the very same folks in Southwest Michigan that President Ford did during his time in Congress.
When one reflects upon President Gerald Ford, the first things that come to mind are honesty, integrity, an ability to rise above when the going got tough - never losing sight of his faith, family and his beloved roots of Southwest Michigan.
His upbringing in Michigan molded the man that Gerry Ford became - growing up in an environment that encouraged him to pursue his vision of what America should and could be.
He is a Michigan original, and folks throughout the state saw the ordinary man become extraordinary....but he was always our native son.
All our hearts go out to Betty and the entire Ford family during this difficult time.
He will soon make his final homecoming, after an extraordinary journey, to be laid to rest....with the fanfare fit for our remarkable, common man.
|
December 27, 2006, 9:04 am
By
Mich. GOP Rep. Pete Hoekstra
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of former President Gerald R. Ford. He became president of the United States during a trying time and immediately began the difficult process of healing a nation torn apart by scandal.
He will be remembered for leading with integrity and character. He brought West Michigan values with him to Washington and maintained them throughout his rise from Congressman, to Republican leader of the House of Representatives, to Vice President and President of the United States of America.
Throughout this difficult time, the thoughts and prayers of my wife, Diane, and I remain with Betty and the family of President Ford.
|
December 27, 2006, 7:51 am
By
Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley
President Ford restored transparency to the White House. He did what he thought was right and explained his actions without spin. By showing himself as a regular guy who happened to achieve great things, he brought renewed respect to the presidency when the country really needed it. I was a freshman in Congress when he was president. During his presidency and many times afterward, whenever I talked to him, he was an all-American, regular guy.
|
|
December 27, 2006, 7:27 am
By
Neb. GOP Rep. Lee Terry
Omaha, Nebraska born President Gerald Ford will be forever remembered for his great service to the people of the United States of America. He served the people at a complicated and divisive time in our history with honor and distinction. By helping our Nation heal from the political turmoil of Watergate, he helped move us forward.
President Ford was a man of selfless actions based in modest, Midwestern values. As a public servant, I am proud of his efforts; as Nebraskans, we should be proud of our President.
President Ford was a man who gave up an NFL career to study law and ultimately serve the people in the highest office of public service. His love for our Nation and our freedoms will live on through our work in Congress and his immortal words: "The Constitution is the bedrock of all our freedoms. Guard and cherish it, keep honor and order in your own house, and the republic will endure."
|
December 26, 2006, 12:47 pm
By
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
On Friday, Dec. 22, a U.S. District Court of Appeals granted a stay of enforcement of the strongest part of Judge Richard Leon's ruling in ACORN vs. FEMA. The agency will not have to reinstate section 403 housing funds for Katrina and Rita survivors.
But all wasn’t lost in the appeals court ruling. FEMA remains under orders to give evacuees who were terminated from the housing assistance program meaningful and understandable explanations of why they were cut off.
We are terribly disappointed that the housing assistance needed to keep a roof over the heads of dislocated families will not be forthcoming this holiday season. The courts have still upheld the basic legal point we made from the beginning -- if you cut people off you have to tell them why -- and we will work with affected families to appeal wrongful denials.
Read more...
|
December 26, 2006, 9:04 am
By
Fla. GOP Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite
Each year, thousands of our soldiers leave the military to return to civilian life. What they do next varies tremendously – some retire, some attend universities, and some enter the workforce. Regardless of their destination, our government owes these selfless individuals the assistance they need to be successful in their next endeavor.
Earlier this year, I introduced legislation to help provide this support – H.R. 5220 Each year, thousands of our soldiers leave the military to return to civilian life. What they do next varies tremendously – some retire, some attend universities, and some enter the workforce. Regardless of their destination, our government owes these selfless individuals the assistance they need to be successful in their next endeavor. , the Veterans’ Certification and Licensure Act. This legislation, as originally written, would create an advisory committee within the Department of Labor to focus on facilitating the seamless transition of military personnel into civilian employment through licensure and certification programs. However, after positive feedback from the relevant federal agencies, as well as my colleagues on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, this legislation received some modifications to provide for an actual demonstration project.
Under the demonstration project, the Secretary of the Department of Labor has authorization to select at least ten military occupational specialties that have skill sets similar to civilian occupations in areas of high worker demand or industry growth. The Secretary will work with each State to identify local requirements for obtaining certifications, credentials, or licenses in areas relevant to these occupations. Finally, the project will devise strategies to help military personnel overcome any obstacles or burdens created by these requirements.
Read more...
|
|
Congress Blog
Most Popular Stories
|
|
 Get latest news from The Hill direct to your inbox, RSS reader and mobile devices.
|
Most Viewed RSS Feed »
