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… - George H. W. Bush

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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. Help us to remember it, Lord.

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About George H. W. Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st president of the United States (1989–93), and the 43rd vice president of the United States (1981–89). A Republican, he previously served as a congressman, an ambassador, and director of Central Intelligence. At 94 years he was the longest-living president and vice president, as well as the last veteran of World War II to hold the presidency. He was married to Barbara Bush, and was the father of George W. Bush. He is also the most recent U.S President who ran for office while a Vice President.

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Birth Name: George Herbert Walker Bush
Alternative Names: George Bush Sr. • GHW Bush • George Bush • George H.W. • G.H.W. Bush • GHWB • George H.W.Bush • George H. W • Bush I • George H W • George Herbert Bush • George H. W. • H W Bush • George Bush Snr. • George H. Bush • Vice President Bush • H. W. Bush • G. H. W. Bush • Herbert Walker Bush • George H Bush • Bush Sr. • G H W Bush • President Bush • President George H. W. Bush • George H W Bush • George Bush Sr • H.W. Bush • President George H.W. Bush • Bush Senior • George Bush Senior • Bush 41 • George H.W. Bush • George W. Bush Senior • George Bush, Sr.
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Be strong,be kind,be generous of spirit, be understanding and let people know how grateful you are.Dont get even.Comfort the ones i've hurt and let down.Say your prayers and ask for Gods understanding and strength.Finish with a smile and some gustoand do what's' right and finish strong.
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I don't have to stand here and defend the campaign of 1988. I'd be perfectly prepared to do it, but I was elected. I put confidence in the American people, their ability to sort through what is fair and what is unfair, what is ugly and what is un-ugly, and be as positive as possible.
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