this was a line by joseph addison, if they hadn't actually ever seen this they have already it. the most popular literary accomplishments of the 18th century and this happens again and again. they are shaped by what they read as we have been shaped by what they read. it is characteristic of the time in which they were living. i always felt i had to go and smell the night air and walk the walk and into the lives of these people who are just as real and just as alive as we are but are no longer around. >> gerald ford was my congressman a long time ago. it is nice to hear kind words you have to say, lots of people do not appreciate the things he did for this country. thank you for those comments, i look forward to this book about gerald ford that should be read. >> the ford library. >> and amazingly profound evening. when issue i had for many years, kids are not taught civics anymore. i taught civics in the eighth grade. i have been a political junkie all my life. when i talk to people about things like the constitution and study common-law in -- a history and government major. i a