Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards

Former President Gerald Ford presented the Ford Foundation's 1992 awards for excellence in journalism during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The awardees, including Burt Solomon and Douglas Jehl, gave brief comments after they received their awards. Following the presentation, President Ford delivered a speech on reform proposals for Congress, advocating a reduction in the number of committees and subcommittees in Congress, an overhaul of the budget construction process, and a reinforcement of the party cohesion in Congress. President Ford responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks.