Ron Ziegler , Nixon 's own press secretary , was scheduled to appear via telephone hookup .
Ron Ziegler , Nixon 's own press secretary , was failed to connect ; Ford 's third son , Steven Ford , joined the panel briefly to participate in its conclusion .
Ron Ziegler , Nixon 's own press secretary , was scheduled to appear via telephone hookup , but failed to connect ; Ford 's third son , Steven Ford , joined the panel briefly to participate in its conclusion .