Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford

President Ford spoke these words upon taking the oath of office to succeed the disgraced Richard Nixon as president:

"I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our Government but civilization itself. In all my public and private acts as your President, I expect to follow my instincts of openness and candor with full confidence that honesty is always the best policy in the end."

Today, we were deceived into going to a war with no end in sight, our president denies the truth, and our country is divided. President Ford left an important legacy in those words. Sadly, they are given little regard by today's politicians - and we all pay the price. Rest in peace Mr. President.