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- Former President George W. Bush spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "We live in a better and nobler country today because of John Lewis and his abiding faith in the power of God, in the power of democracy, and in the power of love," he said. Watch his full remarks.
It is nice to see the presidents went to show their respect for this brave man.
He had no choice....😒😁
Not in the ground yet......ewwwwwww
@Giovanni DeBravo you took time out of your day to say something stupid Bravo!
@Giovanni DeBravo I hope they replace that genocidal maniac on the $20 bill, Andrew Jackson, with John Lewis.
Kenneth Mcpherson 🤮
"John and I had our disagreements of course, but in the America that John Lewis fought for and the America that I believe in, differences of opinion are inevitable elements and evidence of democracy in action."
@Kwum aix its a funeral and tribute to John Lewis not a time to drag in the hate . Really does it need to be in everything everywhere these days.
@@dennis9707 It seems that it must be all out there raw and ugly. It is a crucial election for America. We must guard against Socialist- Marxist- Communist thinking that says America is not redeemable. We must not "throw the baby (USA)out with the bathwater". The goodness of America is still there. She is not perfect but she has the wherewithal to fix anything that needs fixing -if we want to. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but it must really WANT TO change.
@Kwum aix This is the perfect time for the Left to engage in brutal introspection in search of ritual purity. Dems want to win arguments. GOP focuses on winning elections.
@@dennis9707 of course it does, that's the agenda. That's why Bush got up there and actually spoke about John Lewis, while Obama got up there and preached a political agenda.
And naturally, people who oppose the things that Congressman Lewis fought for are shocked and appalled that his funeral would include a call to continue those fights. Color me shocked. Speaking of color, what is it about President Obama that so badly triggers you Vanilla ISIS snowflakes?
Remember when presidents at least tried to be normal.
Remember when Presidents started wars like IRAQ lol
@@LiftingGunsBibleTradition I would rather see this country go through five Wars than to have this President Trump behave the way he does
@Nicholas Isaza damn sho is!
@Nicholas Isaza real talk I pray to God this nation get back together but on the other hand this nation know Trump is not fittable
♿NPC-TardLivesMatter✊ - as opposed to starting civil wars at home, like the current incumbent.
GW did good. I'm proud of the compassion and human decency he showed today by showing up and representing what a true president and just a decent human being is all about. I miss him too. Although I too did not agree with all his politics his decency as a human being is not up for debate. Great Job President Bush! 👏
george bush is a war criminal wtf are u talking about George Bush lied about the iraq war, the afghan war and led to millions of killed civilans and thousands of Americans have lost their lives
George W Bush is a good man...so passionate and dedicated. He two Secretaries of State he appointed, first black and first black woman, attests his great heart.
He should of boycotted like Lewis did for his inauguration.......but then the Republicans had more class and did the right thing by praising Lewis!
What a shame for democracy and mankind! You loved Bush then you deserve Trump
Yeah, he did excellent at bringing us to war with our own lost for nothing, invading the freedom we once had by initiating the patriot act. Devaluing the dollar while enriching the wealthy with his tax cuts. WHAT A GREAT GUY!
I am a black democrat and man i love this man, he is a decent human being.
I agree
I celebrated when “W” left office...
Now I miss him and his leadership given that “Hitler” is now in charge 😢
He's mellowed out. Don't forget Michelle is his pal.
I like him too.
Hindsight is a MFer
I used to dislike Bush jr when he was in office...But his post Presidential appearances are heartfelt and humorous
I believe that to be because at heart Bush was a decent person. There were obvious flaws but he got up in the morning to improve the state of the Union... unlike the orange doofus currently in office who gets up to improve the state of himself.
And the much needed humor is kind and respectful!
Politics
Likewise.
I appreciate this man even more since 2016
Never thought we’d look back at the George W. Bush presidency as a more sane time.
Might look back at Trump’s in the same way judging by how the world is going.
Mr Chains The Rapper trump and the word sane don’t belong in the same sentence.
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l know right
@@kd1689 Are you sure you are not confusing the chaos of Pelosi's "destroy everything at all cost, mob" with Trump??
Before the virus, Trump had more blacks working with very low unemployment. And prison reform no one else could get. Strange how that's inconsequential to the Democrats??
Bush realized the day was NOT about him, and humbled himself in memory of a great man and spoke about ideals that we should all share.
Right. Also, note Mr. Obama did not do so well. He was rabble-rousing at a funeral. Not cool! He took of his gloves and raked our POTUS over the coals.
@@ruthegan8524 Ruth: I have been a Republican since 1982. Obama and the other 2 POTUS at the memorial spoke about our higher shared ideals. Trump neither embodies nor aspires to any higher ideals. The fact that he falls so short of the mark is his own fault. Moreover, his "no nonsense tough guy businessman" persona is a laughable creation central to his personal BRAND. At least you didn't say that Obama was "uppity". Trump is a meathead. A fraud. An embarrassment.
ruth egan Yeah. It looked like he used a funeral for a respectful man to a rally. I know he respects Lewis, but still.
Too bad obama didn't feel the same way
@Kwum aix He was apparently invited to attend.
OK, I’ll say it, and I’m positive I’m not the only one thinking this thought. Even though I’m a Democrat, I miss President Bush!
2 million dead Iraqis
I know I do
I miss anyone right now for the Oval office!
@@Jazziegirltoo -Me too!
@SoulfoodSeminars After murdering all those people in 9/11 him and the CIA are you joking He started all the Wars in the Middle East. He paid Saudi Arabia Millions to put ISIS together . What world have you been in for the last 15 years.
I miss our Presidents with class and compassion! 💔🇺🇸💙
Obama definitely had class for being such a crooked President. He did all he could to steal from America.
@@keithjohnson514 Trump definitely has no class and is such a crooked President. He does all he can to steal from America.
@@keithjohnson514 What did he steal?
@@stephendavidbailey2743 Trump stole from me an American veteran.
Christina Taurus amen
I just watched a John Lewis speech from 1994 and then came back. Cancer takes the best people from us, including my beloved grandmothers. I made it a mission to inform myself about John Lewis since I was pretty ignorant about what he had done. Regardless of political standings, he was a human being. And he deserves to be respected as such. Without a doubt his efforts have made a positive impact on our country, and he has certainly walked with God through the pearly gates of heaven by now. Rest In Peace, John Lewis.
😀 I just made that very same decision to find out basically who he was for the same reason 😟 forgive my ignorance but I do live in UK 🇬🇧 but I'm !literally popping off now to search for a documentary or anything available in TH-cam to educate myself on someone who seems like he deserves that respect👏RIP x
@@carolinedunleavy6398 He was so loved by so many. One of the last decent men and warriors 🇺🇸
@@carolinedunleavy6398 : Clubbed by filthy plods, but beat the leak and stood back up. Remember the miners, here, in 84, gin the met filth?
😀 Thanks guys and I'm happy to say I've watched some videos and educated myself a little ( still aim to watch more to get a balanced view) and I knew my 1st instinct of good guy was right 🤗 so yeah thanks again for explaining guys ❤
He was gay
while I generally never really cared for Bush, there was never a doubt that he was a good and descent person... and will always be so. SO glad to have this man among us proud Americans and calling him our own!
I'm sure you called him some kind of racist when he was president. just goes to show you how everyone hates the man that wears the crown, and all is forgiven when you leave office. total hypocrites.
Is it really so hard to imagine that you can disagree with someone’s policies without condemning them as a person?
@@falcozappa6626 Are you serious? Or just just to able to agree to disagree and remain friends?
There was, and is, plenty of doubt that he is a good person. His actions in office proved he is not. The rest is just mindless schmaltz.
Totally respect your thoughts.
Couldn’t stand this man when he was president, but with who we have now this guy ^ even with all his stupid mistakes is a super genius compared to Trump. And his close bond, and friendship with the Obama is such an amazing thing to see, political differences does not get in the way of their friendship. And that is how things should be, but we have been divided. It’s time to come together again, and flush out the corrupt politicians in office now.
He's a war criminal 🤦
@Scott Baldocchi The corruption started in 2016, dope.
Keep On Keeping On!
@Scott Baldocchi Pence will not even get close of a chance to become America's next president he's a bum just like Trump
Trump hasn't taken us to war....yet.
Listening to the fmr Presidents speak with intelligence, respect, dignity, class & so forth ....I miss all of them. I’m sure someone is lurking & taking notes.
Salute John Lewis....job well done!
It’s nice to hear complete sentences again.
@Huey Leadbetter lol trump trump clump!
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wtf are u talking about George Bush lied about the iraq war, the afghan war and led to millions of killed civilans and thousands of Americans have lost their lives STFU george bush is a war criminal.
Yes, Trump doesn't speak in complete sentences. For example, "we are going to do tremendous wall." This is what Trump said. What is tremendous wall?
When he was president, I always thought GWB sounded like a buffoon. What I wouldn't give now to have him back in exchange for the current occupant of the WH, who has forever altered my definition of political buffoonery in ways I never thought possible.
He has become a better and kinder human being outside of the office. W. is directly connected to some terrible, terrible things: Iraq, Afghanistan, Katrina, the Great Recession. Right now, he is on our side and I'll take him.
@@SuperRobertoClemente elections took place in Iraq two years ago and will so next year. Before that they had a regime of unfettered cruelty. That change in circumstances is because of Mr Bush and Mr Blair
@@nickthompson2069 Wow, still drinking that Kool-Aid? theintercept.com/2018/11/19/civilian-casualties-us-war-on-terror/ www.salon.com/2018/03/19/the-staggering-death-toll-in-iraq_partner/
Trump is miles better than bush in terms of accomplishments, but you’re too blind
@J P I think you missed my second comment and its two links.
Why cant we have Republicans like this?? Him and Romney are the last real ones. Man. I disagree with Bush politically but never personally. I knew he would do the best for America.
Mmm, wonder how you'd feel having lived through the Iraqi mess, notwithstanding if you were an Afghanistani.
Talk bout misdirected FIRE.
Lol
@@suzyqualcast6269 well if trumps showed us anything its that a bad president is infinitely superior to a wildly unqualified one.
Uhh..the Liberals are burning down the country and running literal freaking SOCIALISTS as presidential candidates and Congress women. Trump is obviously an ogre but the Left is completely unhinged.
@@Aphoresis whats wrong with socialist ideas?
Boy - what some perspective on what kind of real disastrous things a president can do makes all of those complaints about Bush seem trivial now.
I miss you too George.
What did bush do? What did obama do? Bush got our soldiers killed and suffer to this day from it. Obama did nothing. He could have implemented prison reform but only talked about it. Trump completed it. Obama could have set up historically black colleges but didnt. Trump with an executive order gave them more money and set it to be indefinite so they dont have to come to the White House year after year to beg for it which they announced their appreciation for, yet never seen on MSM because bush, clinton and obama dont want you to see. Trump implemented prison reform and has it set up with businesses to hire convicts to give them a second chance so they do not end up desperate repeat offenders because no one hires felons. Trump tries to be authentic. Are his words eloquently written for him by speech writers? No. He tries with his own words. Is it perfect? No. His actions are what matters. I can only believe the ignorance because no one looks beyond the main stream media twisted headlines and never looks beyond them to find what they do not cover. The MSM is deceiving you all, and I really wish you all delve deeper to see what is truth rather than listening to the same that have tried to tear down Trump from day one. Obama and Hillary committed treason from the get go of Trumps presidency by participating in a coup with false russian collusion narrative and witch hunt to destroy and impeach an elected president. If this was the other way around, people would be hanging right now.... just as hillary said "if he wins we will all hang". Why did she say that?
yes, saw some of the complaints on President Obama and like you said.. sooo trivial and laughable now. His suit is too tan, He had somebody hold an umbrella. I know this is not the place for political comments but these are not normal times. Even in his passing, Lewis provided a platform for his voice to be heard through President Obama and President Bush. The symbolism of President Bush and President Obama together is not lost on us.
@@carlablizard8514 Dude you need to stop getting the lies from the alt Right and treating it as fact.
Russia DID act to get Trump elected. Trump HAS obstructed every investigation against him...
No one in the Obama administration called him a threat to the Constitution.... MULTIPLE former members of Trump's Administration have made that reference to Trump.
@@andreworiez8920 the alt right? Theres a freaking investigating going on against the FBI, DOJ and obama administration because of the fabricated set up against Trump right from the start. Trumps administration? You dont think that the majority of Republicans and Democrats are different sides of the same coin and didnt want him elected? You really need to expand your news knowledge instead of listening to don lemmon and maddow. Why do you think they want to try to impeach AG Barr now? Because hes doing the investigation on THEM. I listen to BOTH sides unlike most Trump haters. I come to my conclusions from that and not just a one sided media. The only collusion was Obama's administration.
The redemption arc of President Bush continues. Real men can argue and fight over ideas and at the end of the day, turn to each other as humans, as Americans and respect one another.
What has redeemed him?
The founders created this nation to be one of compromise not just one way of thinking.
Amen!
The fact that he just wanted to stay at his daddy’s ranch and do cocaine like a normal American
You have to give people time to reflect on a mass murderer like GWB . Over time we can swallow just about anything as a nation
great speech president bush
A really thoughtful message!
"President Bush".
Former
It's easier to regard President Bush in high esteem with the passing of time. He is a very good and decent man, who served in the worst of times.
I agree, he's a good man, and makes people smile. His VP was the worst though.
Kevin Phillips he creates the worst of times ask Iraq 🇮🇶. In humane fools I’ll bet you’ve never served in the military huh killer
Destiny Renee I agree your a demon
@@richardthompson8321 It's you're
Why cause I’m anti war
Pro truth. And pro America your a traitor to humanity. You’ll find out soon enough when your taught Chinese
What a beautiful tribute. Oh Lord, hear the cries of my people!!
Amen
Spoken well, never would I have thought that I would miss him so much. Voted against him twice but always respected him as my president.
Classy response. I have voted for people that I wished I hadn't and regretted it later, and not voted for someone who was worthy. You voted, so you have the right to regret your choice. I am sure you voted with your heart and conscious, but politicians don't always "show their hand," until after office.
He knew the value of humour. And he played on it. The "did I just say that look" .Bushisms had me dyin...
And he was smart enough to know how to respond to a serious problem.
I would’ve voted for Gore and Kerry if I were of age then, but I will always respect Bush. I sadly cannot say the same for Trump.
Aww that's what a President who is a believer sounds like!
A believer in what? I think his baseline is Marxism. Our "best" universities teach it. He went there. Do you recall Michelle's cryptic comment after he was elected? You would be really surprised about his vison for America.
Big facts friend
I wonder if you felt that way when he was president
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In true respect...he has won my respect...to respect a person as a human being first...former President Bush
I think Bush was a failure as President. Regardless though, unlike Trump, he does strike me as the kinda guy you can chill and share a beer with.
BandleBandit only because Trump does not drink alcohol
@Ross Rain all Presidents have done horrible things by nature of the job. I blame Cheney way more than Bush knowing the context. Partially why I reserve that Bush is a failure as a president
He showed that it’s never took late to be a true American and a friend even if we have different views and visions ... we sometimes become a great leader after a great battle...cause he can now embrace his real desire as human being and not as politician...as former President Bush accepted his role a true republican of Lincoln...for the second time in his a Republican President has stated and shown that BLACK LIVES MATTER
Ross Rain did you for him...that’s most important consideration...in your comment
Looking back at it after Trump. Bush wasn’t that bad. But how will people view Bush years from now. Great speech President Bush
He was sort of a monster with the wars, tax cuts for the rich, Halliburton and what not, but everything's relative. He's worth 100 Trumps. There aren't enough zeros to do the Obama math.
He’s a good fallible man. I never thought I’d say that.
He’s a good man and had the highest degree of difficulty presidential tenure since Truman. Criticizing him as much as people used to assumes many people could’ve handled events like 9/11, the onset of the recession, etc much better.
I’m glad his image is undergoing a rehabilitation. He should be regarded as a fairly average president imo (especially if you only factor what people did AS president, not their whole lives).
Probably ranked somewhere in the 20s.
You spoke well!
Alot of people actually missed Mr. Bush who didn't even vote for him
I pray that more Americans like John Lewis come to serve in pubic office , for we need them more than ever !!!
@B dub help protect my right to vote is one out of a hundred things he has done.
@B dub fought for your right to be ignorant......
Moe Jaime They will. They are.
@B dub Don't be ignorant, do your research.
@B dub You don't care what he did. You just want to be a troll.
George did a fine job, expressed himself very well. So long John Lewis, we will never see his like again.
Hmmm, er 'Shayyahayney', (Chesney).
@@suzyqualcast6269 - Are you referring to the country singer #KennyChesney?
I would say I'd agree with anyone who says both #GeorgeBush and #BarackObama were very good Presidents.
Turtle Heart- Did you say that about Bush when he was the President???
He was willing to stand in the breach at the right time.
Trump makes Bush look like Abraham Lincoln or FDR
Which he is not and never was
Bush got us into several unnecessary wars! FH!
Except that makes no factual sense whatsoever. One is intended to think with one's mind, not with one's emotions.
Believe me, Lincoln is not equivalent to FDR. FDR is a Socialist. Lincoln is a Rpublilcan.
Chammah Acbb you are high on something. In 1963, Bush was a nobody in the oil business in West Texas and wasn’t Catholic and had no ties to the Vatican
This was a beautiful speech. Although we often view Bush’s presidency through a lense of criticism, the quality of his character will forever stand out. As he noted, “We the people, including congressmen and presidents, can have differing views on how to perfect our union while sharing the conviction that our nation, how ever flawed, is at heart a good and noble one.”
wtf are u talking about George Bush lied about the iraq war, the afghan war and led to millions of killed civilans and thousands of Americans have lost their lives
Of course we do...because he and his father destroyed the towers and killed thousands
Are you strumming a viola? Bush was an awful president. He essentially haulted the progress of our economy and this, currently, is why the lower and middle class workers have no financial equality. We get ZERO raises year after year because corporations bleed their American workers dry. The dollar stopped growing at Bush. The rich started getting richer at Bush.
Po Tato pop
@@cyberrock9018 Yeah, but he also gave life saving aids medication to Africa, saving millions of lives. Stop cherry picking history MF.
I was massively critical of Bush II, but this is outstanding, just outstanding.
worst president every. trump, trump
Trump made Bush 2 look decent.
He was a crappy POTUS but he handled the day with grace and dignity, as is to be expected of a POTUS. At least until Trump came along.
@Kwum aix My moral compasses understand punctuation.
@Kwum aix Absolutely not. I am captivating.
Folks... someone can be a bad president but a good person. W was always a good man you can always have different political idiology.
Very good man, decent man
Tell that to the Iraqis.
Uh Gerald, no. W was a deep state actor. You'll see. He's no hero. I thought he was but what I saw at HW funeral...passing out envelopes to the liars and Hillary's expression, they were blackmailed. Truth is coming out.
neovannn
I am American, who cares about Iraq?
@@StoicAurelius1 Google: "Casualties of the Iraq War",
you'll find out that a lot Americans died in Iraq.
Rest in peace, John Lewis.
You are a wonderful man.
You will be missed.
😔
I NEVER thought I'd say this but man I.wish we had a president like bush again. I hate the majority of his policies but he is a good man deep down
No he isn't. Say that to the Afghani and Iraqi kids he butchered by the dozens.
If you hate his policies then why would you want him back? Do you want a commander in chief thats all heart no action or all action no heart? Without being said, I miss Bush myself but your comment was contradicting
@@thomascars1 flouride moment
Thank you Pres Bush. You've always brought compassion with you. You are to be commended for not holding a grudge against someone who boycotted your swearing in.
This morning we have seen the REAL presidents our country has had and Bush is a good person.
How refreshing to see and hear true pasts presidents speak eloquently and coherently
IceyQ I concur!
Tell that to the hundreds of thousands of Iraq civilians killed in the Iraq war
@@Mayakovskyite W is certainly a dichotomy......
You're uneducated
Beautiful Eulagy. W maybe won't go down as One of the best Presidents,but he definitely goes down as a hero.
Hero for what? Do remember how he trashed the economy, suffered the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor (after being warned it was likely to happen and who would do it) and went on to lie or be ignorant enough to believe a lie as a pretext to a war seen as one of the biggest mistakes in history?
@@datmeme8967 Well said.
W junior was a disgrace of a POTUS, now with The Drumpf experience, disgrace has been shoved into a whole new category, so far down W junior shines in comparaison.
Obama, had the swag, the perfect elocution, the brains and more but he never delivered on the change he said "we could" expect. Barack "yes we could have" Obama. That was really a huge deception. He's probably one of the best POTUS's so far, that goes to show how bad our record is.
So many war criminal bush lover here commenting. He is pure evil that American's embraced and embracing don't worry dear Iraqis covid is taking revenge for you.
I love W. For speeches like this and others things. I don't really care what anyone else says.
I use to hate Bush but now I'm relieved to once again see and hear him speak.
Time gives perspective.
wtf are u talking about George Bush lied about the iraq war, the afghan war and led to millions of killed civilans and thousands of Americans have lost their lives STFU george bush is a war criminal.
@Zeek Banistor well trump is more of a Russian pawn than anything, hed never accept such a role, he's just been manipulated into it. Yeah though Bush didn't lie about the war, cheney did. As far as Bush knew the intel was correct, same with congress, thats why they voted to approve the senseless invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq even though a small group of radicals from Saudi Arabia attacked us.
@@cyberrock9018 what do you think constitutes a war criminal?
@Zeek Banistor uh, I mean trump isn't a willing Russian asset if thats what you mean. The investigation concluded absolutely though that he colluded with russia against a political adversary. Like that's just reality.
My heart is softened towards President Bush. He kept the country safe after 9/11 and that was no small feat. His patriotism is never in doubt.
but he ran us into a horrible debt and a useless war the 2nd war on iraq was not necessary but Afghanistan was
hurry up congress I want an official investigation in to fake TH-cam propaganda
George Bush is really hysterical! Thank you - humor helps in grief!
Truth!!!
He really is tho! Dude really missed such an opportunity to become a comedian!
Nothing like seeing a war criminal free and making jokes instead of being at the VA helping the people he destroyed by globalist wars
You can say that again. Ms. Michelle Obama says she likes him for that
Well done GEORGE.
A good sign of Respect,President Bush,spoke highly and honorable words,well done
Clones have to.
Like Obama. Both could speak with compassion. Unfortunately we don’t see that these days.
@@ryanfrey8735 Both Bush and Obama destroyed our country and bombed several Middle Eastern countries back to the stone age. Do you really think they are good people?
I love seeing all three President there
Jimmy Carter wrote a nice message.
Michael Self yes he did it was beautiful
RIP Mr. Lewis. Thank you so very much for your service.
Anthony yea I must be 🙄
Joe For Trump another idiot 🙄
Nennie C You have that correct!
Huey Leadbetter whats Kama? Another idiot.
@@NennieC123 The gospel by which we're saved. We're under Paul's ministry today. Therefore we're not under the law of the old testament. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (KJV)1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
And that takes us back to John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. So it's only by GRACE that we are saved not by works. Jesus did all the work and gave us GRACE (unmerited favor) as long as we have FAITH (believe) in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for SALVATION (trust in his blood). That's the gospel. Jesus said, Ye must be born again to enter into the kingdom.(accept Jesus as your SAVIOR)
How I love this guy now!
When W moves a person with eloquence, you know we're in the Upsidedown. Thank you, Mr. Bush and Godspeed, Mr. Lewis.
“John Lewis always looked outward .” So much good in these words!
So true!
That’s a good dude, so glad he was there to pay his respect😌
Wow, I miss having a President that could deliver a speech.
Wow, I miss a president who slaughters millions of Iraqi civilians
Better Bush than dictator Trump. Great speech sir
A beautiful speech, perfect tone for honoring John Lewis.
How brave and comforting and nostalgic to see this glimpse back into an america that was strong. To hear these beautiful words from such a beautiful soul. Man I love Bush!!!!
love him too!
That was then, and now is now. I assure you that you will not get any warm fuzzies from Biden or (his VP). Biden is the Wizard of Oz.
@@ruthegan8524 Both of the options for this coming election are awful. I'm not a fan of either and it sucks we have gotten to this point.
ruth egan Rather that than the draft dodger selling beans
This is how a president should act regardless of party affiliation. I disagreed with Bush about almost everyhing but he did not disgrace the office of president like someone else I know.
By lying about Sadam? By killing Iraqis? Really?
He's a war criminal who started a totalitarian police state in the United States. He's the epitome of disgrace.
That's a relative statement.
Im not blind to Trumps flaws, but he is still preferable to Bush. Alteast Trump oppoosed the Iraq war, unlike Hillary, who you probably voted for
Of course but at least Bush with all his faults respected the office of president and behaved in a dignified way I am not defending him I am merely pointing out that Bush acts Presidential and Trump should take a page out of Bushes playbook.
It's sad when we are now clamoring for the good old "W" days.
i dont think many informed people are lamenting george w. bush's administration. he did however give a very nice eulogy in this video. I would say that the people are clamoring most for a president who can speak with eloquence and intellect, as our current commander-in-chief certainly lacks any sort of eruditeness.
Avery Peth
You are right but man I would take W back in a second over Trump, and that pains me to even say.
I do to .... I never liked Bush , but after Trump I miss Bush
There were issues that I strongly disagreed with "W's" administration on, but I do have to say that I don't think he is a horrible person, quite the contrary. Like many, I'd have him back as president in a heartbeat over loathsome Trump.
@@reelreeler8778 Truth. I disagree with much of Bush's politics but he cares about people. Trump only cares about himself.
I never new John Lewis was raised in troy Alabama. That's 50 miles from my hometown . RIP fam
43rd President speaks with humor yet its softens the broken hearts. This is an example of reaching across the aisle with compassion and understanding. God bless America. We must stand together. We must stay the course. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What a fine person mr. Bush is. A true President, a fine one!
wtf are u talking about George Bush lied about the iraq war, the afghan war and led to millions of killed civilans and thousands of Americans have lost their lives
If Michelle Obama was there, GW prolly had some candy in his pocket for her. They're respectfully fond of each other.
D Me see ladies you should never ever ever forget a good woman can change a man...but a damn good woman can make one too...words to the Black women of America...and by the way a Black woman can and will make a damn good VICE PRESIDENT...feel me now
Two of his closest associates during his Presidency was Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell.
Condi and Colin ae good people. There are good people in Trump's cabinet.
Put Lewis statue on the empty pedestals of those who have been removed.
jimkuppers - Agree 💯
Lol
jimkuppers - What a good ides.
While I didn’t always agree with his politics, I was proud of the way he grew into the job of being President.
He’s getting old it’s making me sad 😭 I remember being a lil kid and watching him on the news 😢
Suprising to see him there, classy on his part.
willie watkins human being
A nice reminder of what American presidents were like.
G.W. may not have been the sharpest knife in the drawer but, he is a COMPASSIONATE person!!
POTUS nailed it! No cap!
4:44
"Differences of opinion are inevitable elements and evidence of democracy!"
Then turned the page with authority. He knew he hit a home run! Way to go fourthree!
This is how a PRESIDENT speaks. America has not had this since Obama. VOTE!
Shut up! You're the problem!
How a person speaks has nothing to do if he or she is corrupt. As a matter of fact-- the more corrupt the more eloquent it speaks. Keep that in mind. Evil does not knock on the door and tell you its here.
@@Crimsondragongirl I prefer my POTUS to not mock people with disabilities, mock people's name, insult people, and name calling. That is what you expect on school playgrounds. We expect better from our leaders. I never brought up trump's corruption. YOU DID. Let THAT sink in...
I hear you when it comes to making fun of people. However when it comes to corruption- I was talking about the eloquent speaker's corruption. All the eloquent speakers are the most corrupt.
@@CrimsondragongirlTalk about eloquence, read the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Were those framers corrupt? Lincoln was eloquent. Read the Gettysburg Address. FDR was eloquent. JFK was eloquent. Reagan was also eloquent. You can't just make blanket statements like that. Never accurate.
It was nice to actually hear American Presidents speak with real compassion for another human being, and not make it about himself.
Yes, it was. Mr. Trump loves to "toot his own horn" but who else does when the main-street media has made a deal with George Soros and the DNC to be their propaganda arm. That is VERY UNAMERICAN!. THE UNFREE PRESS.
@@ruthegan8524 fox news will do/has done more damage to this country then all the others combined.
Never thought I'd be saying this as a Democrat, but I actually miss the "vintage" Republicans like Bush (and the late Sen. John McCain). At least they fought like gentlemen....
As opposed to how Dems are fighting now.
@@izzyryder4969 I won't fight with you now, which is the easiest way to invalidate your logic. Stay safe out there and have a good day brother.....
Sometimes.
@@ruthegan8524 ...agreed
I would rather a "rough around the edges strong fixer-upper" than smooth-talking liar and finagler.
I wish Nigerian leaders will learn to be like this, that speech is on its own superb. Thanks sir. He was a shining light.
The difference between Trump and Bush is that Bush actually loves his country.
Stupid 😂😂😂😂💩💩👈🤣🥴👈
May his soul rest in peace 🙏🙏
He voted in support of abortion which killed 40 million babies. Rest In peace? Don’t think so.
After Trump, I look at GW in a whole new positive way.
Isn't that more of a reflection on how badly Trump has broken liberal's brains that they are now admiring a war criminal?
While I wasn't a HUGE GW fan while he was in office, I miss him terribly!
I felt he did a wonderful job honoring John Lewis. He made me laugh. He made me cry.
A Republican President Mr. & Mrs. George W. Bush were invited to John Lewis's Funeral, and illustrated respectful honor and recited a classic & eloquent charactization of the great activist; Representsive "John Lewis"...!
Bush learned and grew after his presidency. Laura helped. He's learned his role, as is that of any leader, is to inspire.
Talk about a load of crap.
He certainly seems like he's grown and become a greater leader. Americans need to see true leaders today.
Look up the meaning of the word "after". Then come back and read again, this time for comprehension. There'll be a test.
No wonder Trump wasn't invited. It wasn't all about him.
Rip John Lewis.mr.president it's been a long time seen you God bless be safe.
hope he reads this bro
I miss these type of Presidents
You mean war criminals?
You mean the ones that promise everything and deliver nothing?
The rosy glow of looking back covers a multitude of sins.
Guys who cannot negotiate a fair trade deal? Clueless about business? We deserve a president who can protect us as a country, get rid of the frills in the budget and regulation in the budget. And we have one! How can we be so blind?We just need a real FREE PRESS. A few try to the job, but 90 % HATE OUR COUNTRY AND SOD OUT A LONG TIME AGO.
Gents I Mean I ...Miss Gentlemen Republican Presidents ... I'm a Democratic .... we don't Know what till is gone ... just you wait what's coming next
The only people that click the, "Dislike" button at ANYONE'S homegoing, are people who has hate in their heart. Father God forgive them!
Kwum aix It is a man’s funeral show some respect
Lawd Bush seems heavenly compared to 45.
I almost forgot that Presidents can show some form respect too each other regardless of political opinion. Like them or not it's still refreshing to have some form of solidarity
Remembering what it was like to have presidents who knew what it is to be presidential. It's telling that Donald Trump was not even present.
@Nicholas Isaza what has Trump done?
Telling what?
@Nicholas Isaza oh I thought you were going to mention something different than the same song I have been hearing from all his supporters.
Look: Opportunity zones have a plus and a minus to it. Obviously this is a good thing for communities in job creation and building. However it would have been nice to have a check and balance in the law. NPR reports "the law does not include reporting requirements that would enable the government, to measure and track the effects of these investments" (www.npr.org). Also Corona has thrown this to an almost halt with little movement to date on how well this is going. So all while this is good, this continues to provide a way for white weathly investors to come into black communities without allowing the black people in that community to actually own anything.
The tax cuts benefited all of his regardless of race which can be seen as a good thing but overwhelming it has been good for the weathliest of Americans.
I could continue but given I truly have a completely different outlook on the why and what for of the things you mentioned.
All changes made in our government will always have a positive and negative impact for someone.
For me Trump has done nothing spectacular that any other president haven't done before. He just has a raw and none political way of leading with a bold in your face that he is better than anyone who has done it, which is obviously furthest from the truth.
I believe the comment spoke to the civility, respect, morality and ethical way other presidents can behave towards one another, (especially a civil rights icon like John Lewis) understanding and knowing they have different perspectives. Trump is too childish, narcissistic and stuck on himself to be humble enough to show respect for others he disagrees with. I do understand why the friction was between Trump and Lewis and I honestly didn't expect Trump would be involved.
Oh I have to include this unemployment is NOT a complete win of Trump let alone African Americans. Trump inherited a good economy and job growth that Obama set up so he was just riding that wave. Fortunately he didn't nor any of our government officials found a way to reverse this downward trend that had been going on since late January of 2009.
Deborah Hensler remember little people don’t get invited to big events...that why families don’t invite mentally challenged insane relatives to special events...they have special needs
@Nicholas Isaza I would challenge you on your meaning of hypocrite as I am not and do not pander to anything hypocritical.
I am fair and give credit where it is due. I gave credit to Trump for allowing the opportunity zones as it can be a benefit...just not all the bells and whistles that people are trying to make it and maybe need a second look to add that checks and balances to know how helpful this law has been over time. For you to have a problem with that says you are fine with the law how it is and that is a problem. Similar to the ACA on the individual mandate I was against and glad Trump got rid of that. The Healthcare plan itself was a good starting point to work towards a better Healthcare plan for all just the mandate was ridiculous.
My point in wanting you to answer that question was to see if i had missed something that he has done. Turns out you mentioned everything I had been hearing already. There is always another perspective to be had on anything in this world. So to debunk any of what you mentioned was not my point I was just providing another perspective and again that Trump is no savior to any of us. I would think most people would want government officials and a president to have empathy irregardless of his tough policies. But that seems to be an excused thing for Trump.
My last paragraph should have showed you this but I guess not.
Former President George W. Bush did a great job and said it well. "We live in a better and nobler country today because of John Lewis and his abiding faith in the power of God, in the power of democracy, and in the power of love. Thank You Jesus for Rep. John Lewis.
Amen.
A true man...One who can admit differences of opinion, yet agree about the character of a decent and courageous individual.
You may have not liked what he did as president, but by god and all means, this was a good and dignified eulogy.
Much respect for the former presidents of The United States of America. President Bush words made me cry.
Excellent job! George delivered a very nice speech. I get the impression he was speaking beyond the funeral. RIP John Lewis.
Yeah, I did too
Well done Sir. Thank you for reminding us what a president should be and do.
Nice to see Presidents speak with Dignity! Even tho they had disagreements they still respected one another. This is what Leadership is!
I can't imagine trump doing the same.
Jerry Langlois and you would be right🙂. Trump would stand up there and talk about himself😒
Ross Rain Trump loves Trump not America
@@DDIFCC Absolutely, he would talk about himself at a lynching.
@jay63811 But John LEWIS was a national hero. I am not sure who John Louis was.
Ross Rain Trump loves Putin and Russia more.
Real men speaking...real presidents. Even if you didn’t agree on policy at least we knew they weren’t all about themselves
Good job W. I never thought I’d say it, but I miss you so much! Great tribute to John Lewis.
As a black man from Bed Stuy Brooklyn I to say that this really makes me look at him much differently
God bless you President Bush , I didn’t like your policies but I knew you were a good man.
IM SO PROUD OF BUSH'S SPEECH I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. HE BEARS WITNESS TO THE TRUTH! NEVER THOUGHT I'D SAY THIS, BUT THANK YOU FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH! YOU ARE FORGIVEN AND SET FREE. NOW WATCH HOW GOD BLESSES YOU EVEN MORE.
@Proud_American I speak for like minded souls that see whats going on. Those that are spiritually blind and deaf as you must be friend, I pity but still have hope for... Don't comment...you just don't get it. Have a wonderful day and be blessed
@Proud_American I can't front it was funny tho 😆 😆 😆
why are you yelling :/
@@universal_wisdom3416 lol excitement and joy brother
John Lewis didn't attend Bush's inauguration. He shows up at John's funeral and gives a wonderful speech praising him, including says yes, we had differences of opinion. Didn't stop us from working together.
Trump - I'm not going to his funeral because he didn't come to my Inauguration.
Its all about ME for Trump. Richard Branson once said after having a lunch with Trump he felt sad because Trump was only talking about who he should revenge to and who he hate. Its like everything he does is motivated by the need of revenge to others for something he feels offended for.
I honestly think only reason he wanted to become a president was to get the posibility to revenge and embarrass other people, mostly Obama. But to be honest he won´t achieve that ever.
I served the military during 43, I thought something were wrong but I continue to believe in my commander in chief. What USA is going thru is the worst night mare in the history of the USA. This night mare must end in November please vote. God bless John Lewis.
Thank you President Bush....I will never forget the love and friendship you gave to the soldiers at Fort Hood when you came home to your ranch. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Please , ill take him as my president. Just take dump back!
Best speech I ever heard from Mr. Bush. I agree with what has been said--I never thought I would say that I missed him.
Together we stand. Divided we fall.
You are right. The BIG question is will we be a free republic or a Socialist, very left-leaning (all the way to being approving of Marxist anarchist)? Will freedom ring as the inscription on the Liberty Bell reads? Do we aspire to be another Venezuela, Cuba, China, or USSR?