Revmitchell
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No he didn't in fact he intentionally avoided them. Meeting privately with families was to avoid photo ops.
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I would imagine that a Bush photo-op with a Gold-Star family would be pretty easy to find on a web search, right now.
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Hundreds of photos were taken by a White House photographer. No press was allowed.
After walking into the circle, a man of commanding presence, confident and secure, with no arrogant air, the President’s first words were: “Thank you for coming by today. I appreciate your time. I am here to honor your loved ones, America’s heroes. If I had not believed the mission a right and just cause, I would never have sent your loved one into harm’s way. It’ll be hard for me not to shed tears with you. I’m here as long as you need me -- the rest of the day to talk, give or accept hugs, and sign anything you’d like for me to sign. Just don’t ask me to sing, because I can’t sing.” With that we all laughed and he chuckled as he turned to the first family near him and they introduced themselves and their son’s name. After chatting a few moments, Mr. Brunson said, “Mr. President, I’d like to say a prayer for you.” Everyone stood as this mild, graceful father held the President’s hand and said a prayer for him, our nation, our troops, and the people of Iraq. Next, the President spent time with 11 year old Aidan Sloan, whose dad died in Afghanistan in October.
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He hugged them.
He cried with them.
He prayed with them.
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I have not. Like I have said, I do not think he was a good president, especially in his last two years, but Obama has taught me to appreciate the class & humility Bush displayed, while in office.
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