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

"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: 2) by FatPhil on Wednesday April 18 2018, @11:03PM (1 child)

    by FatPhil (863) <pc-soylentNO@SPAMasdf.fi> on Wednesday April 18 2018, @11:03PM (#668751) Homepage
    I do have Palestinian in-laws, and one of them did say that George Snr. was one of the better US presidents for vaguely calming that particular small patch of the middle east briefly. Of course, other bits of the greater middle east have been shat on from a great height repeatedly, so nett it's not really a positive.

    But Babs? At least she had that killer put-down for Palin when she said she was running for president.
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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 19 2018, @08:57AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 19 2018, @08:57AM (#668943)

    Well, don't leave 'em hanging.

    On Larry King Live, the former first lady said, "I sat next to her once. Thought she was beautiful. And she's very happy in Alaska", Bush said, chuckling. "I hope she'll stay there."

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