President Bush Wished Bill Clinton "Best Wishes" On Surgery
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
President Bush today wished Bill Clinton
"best wishes for a swift and speedy recovery."
Bush said at a campaign rally that he is holding Clinton "in
our thoughts and prayers."
Bush offered his wishes while campaigning one day after
accepting the presidential nomination at the Republican National
Convention in New York. Clinton was hospitalized in New York after
complaining of mild chest pain and shortness of breath.
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Bush recently praised Clinton when the former president went to
the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait. He
lauded Clinton for his knowledge, compassion and "the
forward-looking spirit that Americans like in a president."
