"America, Baseball, and Family: Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania  Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush  December 1, 2018  Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W.  Bush, who passed away last night.  Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family,  and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service-to  be, in his words, ""a thousand points of light"" illuminating the greatness, hope, and opportunity  of America to the world  President Bush always found a way to set the bar higher. As a young man, he captained the  Yale baseball team, and then went on to serve as the youngest aviator in the United States Navy  during the Second World War. Later in life, he rose to the pinnacle of American politics as a  Congressman from Texas, envoy to China, Director of Central Intelligence, Vice President of  eight years to President Ronald Reagan, and finally President of the United States.  With sound judgement, common sense, and unflappable leadership, President Bush guided our  Nation, and the world, to a peaceful and victorious conclusion of the Cold War. As President,  he set the stage for the decades of prosperity that have followed. And through all that he  accomplished, he remained humble, following the quiet call to service that gave him a clear  sense of direction.  Along with his full life of service to country, we will remember President Bush for his devotion  to family-especially the love of his life, Barbara. His example lives on, and will continue to stir  future Americans to pursue a greater cause. Our hearts ache with his loss, and we, with the  American people, send our prayers to the entire Bush family, as we honor the life and legacy of  41 Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush"
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