I will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed. Bush, and give thanks for his great long life of service, love, and friendship. President Bush leaves behind an American legacy of a lifetime of service that will be revered for generations.įormer President Bill and former first lady Hillary Clinton: Hillary and I mourn the passing of President George H.W. He inspired countless Americans to volunteer and improve their communities through his point of life Foundation. He earned bipartisan respect for speaking up and taking action for what he believed was right, even when doing so was unpopular. I will remember him for his personal kindness and for his love of this country. ![]() Bush served our nation with extraordinary integrity and grace. Our thoughts are with the entire Bush family tonight – and all who were inspired by George and Barbara’s example.įormer Vice President Al Gore: President George H.W. Sacrifice in the name of lifting this country closer to its founding ideals. Commitment to leaving behind something better. What a testament to the qualities that make this country great. It’s a legacy of service that may never be matched, even though he’d want all of us to try.Īfter seventy-three years of marriage, George and Barbara Bush are together again now, two points of light that never dimmed, two points of light that ignited countless others with their example – the example of a man who, even after commanding the world’s mightiest military, once said “I got more of a kick out of being one of the founders of the YMCA in Midland, Texas back in 1952 than almost anything I’ve done.” And when democratic revolutions bloomed across Eastern Europe, it was his steady, diplomatic hand that made possible an achievement once thought anything but – ending the Cold War without firing a shot. Reducing the scourge of nuclear weapons and building a broad international coalition to expel a dictator from Kuwait. Expanding America’s promise to new immigrants and people with disabilities. And he did tremendous good along the journey. Bush’s life is a testament to the notion that public service is a noble, joyous calling. Not merely for the years he spent as our forty-first President, but for the more than 70 years he spent in devoted service to the country he loved – from a decorated Naval aviator who nearly gave his life in World War II, to Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Forces, with plenty of posts along the way. While our hearts are heavy today, they are also filled with gratitude. Our hearts ache with his loss, and we, with the American people, send our prayers to the entire Bush family, as we honor the life and legacy of 41.įormer President Barack Obama: America has lost a patriot and humble servant in George Herbert Walker Bush. His example lives on, and will continue to stir future Americans to pursue a greater cause. And through all that he accomplished, he remained humble, following the quiet call to service that gave him a clear sense of direction.Īlong with his full life of service to country, we will remember President Bush for his devotion to family - especially the love of his life, Barbara. As President, he set the stage for the decades of prosperity that have followed. With sound judgement (sic), common sense, and unflappable leadership, President Bush guided our Nation, and the world, to a peaceful and victorious conclusion of the Cold War. Later in life, he rose to the pinnacle of American politics as a Congressman from Texas, envoy to China, Director of Central Intelligence, Vice President of eight years to President Ronald Reagan, and finally President of the United States. As a young man, he captained the Yale baseball team, and then went on to serve as the youngest aviator in the United States Navy during the Second World War. President Bush always found a way to set the bar higher. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service - to be, in his words, “a thousand points of light” illuminating the greatness, hope, and opportunity of America to the world. Trump and first lady Melania Trump: Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Charles Krupa/AP Bushs chief of staff, Jean Becker, says the 88-year-old former president is being treated for bronchitis at Houstons Methodist Hospital and is expected to be released by the weekend. Former President Bush has been hospitalized for about a week in Houston for treatment of a lingering cough. Bush, and his wife former first lady Barbara Bush, arrive for the premiere of HBO's new documentary on his life near the family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. FILE - In a Tuesday, Jfile photo, former President George H.W.
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