Bush's presidential peers remember his life and legacy of 'service,' 'decency,' and 'authenticity'
Presidents past and present on Saturday joined the Bush family in remembering former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at 94.
He "was a man of the highest character," said former President George W. Bush. "The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41's life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad."
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Remembrances also poured in from other public figures and international leaders, perhaps most notably former Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev, who led the Soviet Union during Bush's tenure. "It was a time of great change, demanding great responsibility from everyone. The result was the end of the Cold War and nuclear arms race," Gorbachev said of their time working together, adding that he and his wife "deeply appreciated the attention, kindness and simplicity typical of George and Barbara Bush, as well as the rest of their large, friendly family."
Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalized and will be posted on the former president's website when available.
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