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Barack Obama: Barbara Bush was the rock of family dedicated to public service and our thoughts and prayers are with both President…

On the recordApril 16, 2018
Barbara Bush was the rock of family dedicated to public service and our thoughts and prayers are with both President Bush and the entire Bush family tonight.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama expresses condolences and acknowledges Barbara Bush's dedication to public service.

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