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Dec 27, 2006 2:41 am US/Pacific

Americans React To Gerald Ford's Death

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― President Bush issued a statement Tuesday night in response to the death of former President Ford:

"Laura and I are greatly saddened by the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford.

"President Ford was a great American who gave many years of dedicated service to our country. On Aug. 9, 1974, after a long career in the House of Representatives and service as vice president, he assumed the presidency in an hour of national turmoil and division. With his quiet integrity, commonsense and kind instincts, President Ford helped heal our land and restore public confidence in the presidency.

"The American people will always admire Gerald Ford's devotion to duty, his personal character and the honorable conduct of his administration. We mourn the loss of such a leader, and our 38th president will always have a special place in our nation's memory. On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I offer our deepest sympathies to Betty Ford and all of President Ford's family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with them in the hours and days ahead."

Former first lady Nancy Reagan was also "deeply saddened" to hear of former President Gerald Ford's death.

"I was deeply saddened this evening when I heard of Jerry Fords death. Ronnie and I always considered him a dear friend and close political ally.

"His accomplishments and devotion to our country are vast, and even long after he left the Presidency he made it a point to speak out on issues important to us all. I know that his early support of stem cell research has been important in getting the U.S. Congress to debate the potential lifesaving cures and treatments that may result.

"I know the days ahead will be very difficult for Betty and my love and deepest sympathy go out to her and the entire Ford family."

A statement issued from Ford's office in Rancho Mirage did not say where the 93-year-old Ford died or list a cause of death.

Ford had battled pneumonia in January 2006 and underwent two heart treatments -- including an angioplasty -- in August at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Ford was the longest living president, followed by Ronald Reagan, who also died at 93.

(© 2006 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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