Here is some reaction to the death of former President George H. W. Bush.<\/b>
\nPraise for former President George H. W. Bush, who died Friday:
(He) \u201cwas a man of the highest character. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41\u2019s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad.\u201d \u2014 Former President George W. Bush
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\u201cGeorge H. W. Bush\u2019s life is a testament to the notion that public service is a noble, joyous calling. And he did tremendous good along the journey.\u201d \u2014 Former President Barack Obama.
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\u201cThe legacy of George H. W. Bush will be forever etched in the history of America and the world. It is a lifelong record of selfless patriotic service to our nation.\u201d \u2014 James A. Baker III, secretary of state in the Bush administration.
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\u201cThrough his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service_to be, in his words, \u201ca thousand points of light\u201d illuminating the greatness, hope, and opportunity of America to the world.\u201d \u2014 President Donald Trump.
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\u201cI will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed. From the moment I met him as a young governor invited to his home in Kennebunkport, I was struck by the kindness he showed to Chelsea, by his innate and genuine decency, and by his devotion to Barbara, his children, and their growing brood.\u201d \u2014 Former President Bill Clinton.
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\u201cThe world has lost a great leader; this country has lost one of its best; and I have lost one of my dearest friends. I am heartbroken.\u201d \u2014 Brent Scowcroft, Bush\u2019s national security adviser.
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\u201cTexans are genuinely honored that he (Bush) called the Lone Star State home and we collectively grieve this monumental loss. \u2014 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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(George H. W. Bush) tried to \u201ccreate a new international order based on justice and equality among nations\u201d\u2026 he never \u201cforgot the Kuwaiti people and will remain in their memory.\u201d \u2014 Kuwait\u2019s ruling emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah
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\u201cRemembering President George H. W. Bush and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Millions of with Disabilities and who are Deaf or HOH (hard of hearing) lives have been changed for the better as a result of his signing this landmark legislation. My condolences to his entire family RIP #georgehwbush.\u201d \u2014 Actress Marlee Matlin, who herself is deaf, via Twitter
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\u201cPresident George H. W. Bush was the real deal. We fought but he was gracious enough to accept my apology. Through his daughter Dorothy, my friends Ron Kaufman and Mary Matalin, I got to know him. Rest in Peace #georgehwbush\u201d \u2014 Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile, via Twitter
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\u201cI will never forget George H. W. Bush and President Clinton meeting me in my old hometown of New Orleans to show support and raise money after Hurricane Katrina. I send my love to his family tonight.\u201d \u2014 Ellen DeGeneres, via Twitter
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