On the recordNovember 10, 2008
I was for John McCain. I felt he battled hard. But I meant what I said after the election, that the election of Barack Obama is -- is an historic moment for our country.
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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge H.W. Bush: “I was for John McCain. I felt he battled hard. But I meant what I said after the election, that the election of Barack…”
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Bush reflects on the election outcome and acknowledges the significance of Obama's victory.
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