‘Thank you for sharing this special man with our Nation’
As America mourns the loss of its 41st President, George H.W. Bush, President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady have extended condolences and appreciation to the entire Bush family on behalf of a grateful Nation.
Last night, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects as former President Bush lay in state. Earlier in the evening, Vice President Mike Pence paid tribute to the 41st commander-in-chief, remembering his character, wit, and lifelong commitment to public service.
“On behalf of the First Family, and my family, and the American people, we offer our deepest sympathies and respects to your family,” Vice President Pence told former President George W. Bush and other family members gathered in the Capitol Rotunda. “And we thank you for sharing this special man with our Nation and the world.”
Today, First Lady Melania Trump hosted former First Lady Laura Bush at the White House, giving her a personal tour of this year’s Christmas decorations and theme, “American treasures.” A few hours later, she and President Trump paid the Bush family a personal visit at Blair House across the street from the White House grounds.
President Trump and the First Lady will attend President Bush’s State Funeral ceremony tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET.
Video: President Trump and the First Lady pay their respects.
Read: The First Family’s statement on the death of George H. W. Bush |
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