1/ I’m a progressive Democrat, but I have a great deal of respect for George H.W. Bush. In the aftermath of the Cold War, he helped establish a new int’l order, in which America defended international law and democratic norms.
Statement by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, on the passing of his father this evening at the age 94.pic.twitter.com/oTiDq1cE7h
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2/ He took us into Iraq for a limited engagement, approved by the UN Security Council, and oversaw the peaceful reunification of East and West Germany.
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3/ In his inauguration, George H.W. Bush said, “For we are given power not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power, and it is to serve people.”
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4/ Bush said, “America today is a proud, free nation, decent and civil, a place we cannot help but love.” Despite our current leadership, this is still true.
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5/ While the Soviet Union—the world’s second greatest power—collapsed, George H.W. Bush kept the peace and signed agreements like START 1 to reduce the # of nuclear weapons.
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George H.W. Bush led the obstruction effort to hide Spiro Agnew’s crimes. They guy is no saint.
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No one said he was a saint. He was a great dad. That’s what they said.
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Ok so if Trump passes, what’s your reaction?
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RIP, Mr. President. George and Barbara are reunited, again.
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Barbara lived 1,114 months. George lived 1,135 months... he managed 7 after she was gone. Power as a president is nothing compared to the power of love. Hey, what if you did both? RIP mr. president.
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