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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: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:38PM (3 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:38PM (#668720)

    "She was over-privileged, so this is working out well for her."

  • (Score: 2, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:47PM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:47PM (#668725)

    Many of her remarks suggested dog-whistle racism.

    • (Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:57PM (1 child)

      by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @08:57PM (#668729)

      It wasn't racism if the dog-whistle was used on everybody, now was it? :)

      • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 19 2018, @12:54PM

        by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 19 2018, @12:54PM (#669059)

        I think you mean "it wasn't dog-whistle if everyone could hear it".