December 28, 2006—Rep. Franks reflected, “President Ford’s pardoning of Richard Nixon prevented further national division.  It required grace and courage and he put his country first at great political risk to himself.  Such acts are a mark of all true patriots who wear the mantle of leadership.  I extend my prayers and warmest condolences to his family and friends.”

Trent Franks is the Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District of Arizona.  He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and Vice Chairman of the Constitution Subcommittee