Barbara Bush on Former President Bill Clinton (C-SPAN)

"My husband, Bill Clinton, and I have become great friends. And Bill visits us every summer. And we don't agree politically, but we don't talk politics. And I think you'd have to understand -- I read someplace, before you're critical of someone, you should remember that they did not have the advantages you had as a child, a loving mother and father. Bill's father wasn't around. And I think that he thinks of George a little bit like the father he didn't have, and he's very loving to him. And I really appreciate that.

And when they went on that long tsunami trip, George told me Bill insisted he stay in the bed, and Bill insisted that he was taken care of, and that was really nice. I love Bill Clinton. Maybe not his politics, but I love Bill Clinton."

[eboyjim]

That's a high honor from Barbara Bush. She was as tough as nails. Wonderful lady.

[baritonebynight]

I loved Barbara Bush....maybe not her politics, but I loved Barbara Bush. I was so saddened about her passing that I started to cry when I heart it on the radio on the way to work this morning. She was one strong woman.

[NeilDidIt]

I’m watching this in late 2020. God I miss this.

[porterrockwell]

I love this damn woman. What a class act.

[atomsmash]

This was really very endearing. The Clinton's and Bush's were bitter political rivals, but it was heartwarming to see how Bill and George H.W. became such good friends. Their behavior is something our current politicians would do well to emulate.

[FlagFlyingHigh]

1992: Barbara Bush looks 80
2017: Barbara Bush looks 80

[dpm-jtrj]

Honorable lady, she will be missed as will George. They are together again with their beautiful daughter who they lost so long ago.

[JosephRossetti]

Once upon a Time when people respected each other regardless of their ideologies and thinking!!

[prosperousone]

He is a man integrity. His dad aleister wouldve been proud of his son 😢😢

[totallydinoroblox]

It doesn’t matter if you are Democrat. It doesn’t matter if you are Republican. It’s about enjoying life.

[farmingwithbron]

George and Barbara were both a class act. Great people. Never acting in anger or hate.

[jamelladavis]

Her and her husband seemed to be such classy and dignified folks

[SoldierGeneral]

She's quoting The Great Gatsby by scott fitzgerald. It is part of the beginning of the book where the main character is remembering what his father once told him.

[GinaSigillito]

I love this. Their relationship is a beacon for all of us.

[pepperVenge]

Been watching all of these touching moments between Presidents and such.. Because Damnit, I miss that!

[Yes-donald-duc]

She is right.

Politicians don't always agree but they don't have to be nasty to each other.

She is great. I love her though I am not American , but I still love her very much

RIP, Madam

[dukerwong]

I understand why the Former President Bush 41 treats the former President Clinton as one of his sons, although they are belong to different Parties and may think differently too. The former President Bush absolutely is a very kind and decent great leadership who lead and governed by principles, strict to himself and his own children, but treated others by his own generous mind of forgiveness and kindness and decency altogether. Absolutely it’s never easy for anyone to be so kind and genuine heart as him, but I remember that my mom always taught us that way. This is why I understand and respect his principles, honesty, patriotism, kindness, unselfishness altogether. It may be easier for ordinary people to be that way, not easy as a President status who is wise and capable to lead and govern by America’s patriotism, loyalty, principles and unity to be that way and still remains the genuinely of caring, sincerity, humbleness and generous mind of forgiveness for almost life time long. This is why although I have never seen him, but his great image just always remained in my deep heart. I love him and all of his families and best wishes for them. I also pray God to bless this great families healthy and long life.

[tilethio]

Barbara was a jewel of America. Her calmness, her motherly humbleness...she was what we call this days "a cool lady." Her husband Bush and Clinton enjoyed a warmth friendship because the belong to the good old era with humble heart.

[brianeduardo]

Mrs Bush is very gracious.... nice lady

[muzicman]

Barbara bush is an example of a true leader...its obvious that she's the driving force behind the whole bush family's success's..yet she doesn't rant and rave and doesn't run to the camera's.. She's very wise and very strong.. and she makes sure everyone else is prepared when the TV camera's do show up..a loving wife, mother, and grandmother..may she rest in peace..