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Bush, fortyfirst president of the united states 19891993, is the author of speaking of freedom, a collection of his speeches and coauthor with brent scowcroft of the critically acclaimed 1998 book a world transformed. Bush biography nprs lulu garcianavarro speaks with presidential biographer, jon meacham, about the late george h. That said, i do heartily admire barbara bush, a woman of remarkable warmth, grit, and common sense. Bush c poses with father george bush and his mother barbara bush in rye, new york, summer 1955. President george h w bush senior and the first iraq war 1991. George bush sr calls trump a blowhard and voted for.
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