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11 hours ago – President Obama greets White House visitors ... George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush for the unveiling of their official portraits.President Obama Unveils the Official Portrait of President George W. Bush
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a ceremony
on the occasion of the unveiling of the official portraits of former
President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, in the East
Room of the White House, May 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by
Lawrence Jackson)
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the event. President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush were in attendance.
And as Presidents 44 and 43 spoke, each had warm words for the other.
"George, I will always remember the gathering you hosted for all the living former Presidents before I took office, your kind words of encouragement," President Obama said. "Plus, you also left me a really good TV sports package."
When it was President Bush's turn to speak, he also had a thought for his successor.
"I am also pleased, Mr. President, that when you are wandering these halls as you wrestle with tough decisions, you will now be able to gaze at this portrait and ask, what would George do?" he said.
By tradition, the paintings are commissioned by the White House Historical Association, which in turn presents the portraits to the White House. Each President chooses the artists tasked with painting his likeness.
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