Steven Ford, the third son of former President Gerald Ford, on Thursday read a tribute to former President Jimmy Carter written by his father before his own death in 2006. Presidents Ford and Carter were bitter rivals during the 1976 presidential campaign before becoming lifelong friends who made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals. “As for myself, Jimmy, I’m looking forward to our reunion. We have much to catch up on. Thank you, Mr. President. Welcome home, old friend,” President Ford finished his tribute. Watch more at c-span.org
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