by jpitney | Apr 18, 2021 | Immigration
George W. Bush at The Washington Post: The help and respect historically accorded to new arrivals is one reason so many people still aspire and wait to become Americans. So how is it that in a country more generous to new arrivals than any other, immigration...
by jpitney | Dec 12, 2020 | Elections, Presidency
President Bush’s concession: Well, here’s the way I see it. Here’s the way we see it and the country should see it, that the people have spoken. And we respect the majesty of the democratic system. I just called Governor Clinton over in Little...
by jpitney | Nov 11, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
From Former President George W. Bush: I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her...
by jpitney | Nov 10, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
The letter from @GeorgeHWBush to @billclinton showed true leadership. Pres. Reagan wrote a personal letter to Pres Bush for their transition pic.twitter.com/Kfi6AxprlS — Bush Library (@Bush41Library) October 21, 2016
by jpitney | Jul 24, 2020 | Civility, Deliberation
President George H.W. Bush, University of Michigan Commencement, May 4, 1991: The freedom to speak one’s mind — that may be the most fundamental and deeply revered of all our liberties. Americans, to debate, to say what we think — because, you see,...
