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George W. Bush: If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

On the recordNovember 22, 2025
If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas
Source
theatlantic.com
Nov 22, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Bush's comment about Dick Cheney's reserved nature during his eulogy.

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