President Donald Trump said former President George W. Bush’s decision to go to war in the Middle East was the biggest mistake in American history, in an interview published on Wednesday. “The worst single mistake ever made in the history of our country — going into the Middle East by President Bush,” Trump said in an interview with The Hill.TV. “Obama may have gotten ‘em out wrong, but going in is to me the biggest single mistake made in the history of our country.”Trump said that the American Civil War was “different” and that he could understand the motivations for that war. He signaled disgust with Democrats and the media for pushing bad narratives about his presidency, yearning for some bi-partisanship and unity in the country. “It’s hard to bring everyone together unless there’s a, maybe very large national problem, which we don’t want,” he said. “Maybe that brings people together, like it … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: George W. Bush War in the Middle East the Biggest Mistake in U.S. History
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George W. Bush stands by support for Kavanaugh
In 2006, President George W. Bush watches the swearing-in ceremony of Brett Kavanaugh as judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, far right. (AP) Former President George W. Bush is standing by his earlier support of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh amid the sexual assault allegations raised against him last week. Politico reported on Tuesday that Bush said he and his wife, Laura, "have known and respected Brett Kavanaugh for decades.” “We stand by our comments the night Judge Kavanaugh was nominated,” the statement continued. Kavanaugh served under Bush for five years as a White House counsel and staff secretary. In 2006, Bush appointed him to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. COLLINS WANTS KAVANGH AND ACCUSER TO BE CROSS-EXAMINED BY LAWYERS AT HEARING After his nomination was announced in July, Bush voiced his support, for Kavanaugh, calling him … [Read more...] about George W. Bush stands by support for Kavanaugh
George W. Bush to speak at 2019 Athens Area Chamber of Commerce benefit
George W. Bush is headed back to Tennessee next year. The 43rd president of the United States will be the featured speaker at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce's annual benefit, which is set for 7 p.m. on June 22, 2019, at McMinn County High School. Tickets, which range from $50-$55, went on sale earlier this month. GET TICKETS AND INFORMATION Tickets for the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Benefit set for June 22, 2019, at McMinn County High School are available by email at [email protected], online through the chamber’s website at www.athenschamber.org or by calling 423-745-0334.* Tickets purchased in person are $50, or $55 plus a $5.35 fee if purchased online* Tickets are mailed within a week of purchaseSource: Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Bush's visit to Athens will mark the first time since 1985 that a U.S. president has visited the McMinn County seat, when President Ronald Reagan spoke from the courthouse steps. Money generated by past annual benefits … [Read more...] about George W. Bush to speak at 2019 Athens Area Chamber of Commerce benefit
George W. Bush campaigning for other Republican U.S. Senate candidates, but no plans for Ted Cruz
By Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle Published 1:39 pm CDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 AUSTIN — Former President George W. Bush is hitting the campaign trail for U.S. Senate candidates in Florida, North Dakota and Missouri — but so far has no planned events to help U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Bush is the headliner for a fundraiser this afternoon in Tampa for Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican who is running for the U.S. Senate. He later goes to Palm Beach County in Florida for another fundraiser with Scott on Friday. Next week, Bush is expected to hold a fundraiser for North Dakota U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Cramer and U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, according to Politico. In October, Bush will headline fundraisers for U.S. Senate candidates Josh Hawley of Missouri and Mike Braun of Indiana. Bush helping in Florida is not surprising. While the former president and Laura Bush still live in Texas, they are frequent visitors to Florida’s west coast where … [Read more...] about George W. Bush campaigning for other Republican U.S. Senate candidates, but no plans for Ted Cruz
George W. Bush: Amway founder ‘a leader in this community’
Mark Hicks The Detroit News Published 10:36 PM EDT Sep 13, 2018 The life of Amway co-founder billionaire, philanthropist and political supporter Richard DeVos was celebrated Thursday in a private Grand Rapids funeral service that drew former U.S. President George W. Bush. DeVos, who died Sept. 6 at age 92 at his west Michigan home from complications of an infection, had long been friendly with Bush and his family and was "an extraordinary American," the former president told mourners at LaGrave Christian Reformed Church. Despite an age difference, the pair "had some things in common," Bush said in remarks posted on YouTube. "We both gave speeches around the world but I don’t think he mangled the English language as often as I did ... I was known as a compassionate conservative, he was the compassionate capitalist." The influential figure launched Amway with lifetime business partner, the late Jay Van Andel, in their basements in … [Read more...] about George W. Bush: Amway founder ‘a leader in this community’