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Barbara Bush Remembered by Politicians and Lawmakers Around the World

posted by janrinok on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:01PM   Printer-friendly
from the respect dept.

realDonaldTrump writes:

"With the news of Barbara Bush's passing on Tuesday, lawmakers and officials from around the world shared fond words about the former first lady."

Bush, described as "a relentless proponent of family literacy," died at the age of 92, a spokesman for the family confirmed.

The BBC adds:

She was a fierce advocate of civil rights and went against many of her husband's Republican party supporters with her more liberal view on abortion rights.

In a statement from the White House, President Donald Trump said Mrs Bush would be long remembered for her devotion to country and family, "both of which she served unfailingly well".

Barack and Michelle Obama described her as "the rock of a family dedicated to public service" and as "an example of the humility and decency that reflects the very best of the American spirit".

Another former US president, Bill Clinton, said Mrs Bush was "feisty in support of her family and friends, her country and her causes".

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  • (Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:20PM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:20PM (#668717)

    When Bush Sr. took office the joke was something like, "After taking office, one of President Bush's first executive orders was to have his wife's face put on the $1 bill."

    Came back when Bush Jr. took office, s/wife/mother/;

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  • (Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:59PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:59PM (#668730)

    That's offensive to former President Washington.

  • (Score: 2) by SpockLogic on Thursday April 19 2018, @11:54AM

    by SpockLogic (2762) on Thursday April 19 2018, @11:54AM (#669021)

    My mother told me it was impolite to say bad things about someone who had just passed away. "Say only good", she reminded me. With that in mind here goes.

    She's dead, good.

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    Overreacting is one thing, sticking your head up your ass hoping the problem goes away is another - edIII