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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Bush Hits Lecture Circuit—in Canada

To Make first big speech in Calgary

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(Newser) – Former President Bush is scheduled to give his first major speech since leaving office to an audience in Calgary, Canada, reports the Globe and Mail. Bush will address a private audience of 1500 at an event next month organized by the city's Chamber of Commerce. Invitations said Bush will speak on "eight momentous years" and current "challenges." The organization refused to divulge ticket prices

President Barack Obama and former President Bush hug at Obama's inauguration.
President Barack Obama and former President Bush hug at Obama's inauguration.   (Getty Images)
Then-President Bush speaks during a news conference at the White House.
Then-President Bush speaks during a news conference at the White House.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Former President Bush gives the thumbs up as he departs Andrews Air Force Base, Md., last month
Former President Bush gives the thumbs up as he departs Andrews Air Force Base, Md., last month   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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It'll be a reflection on issues that arose during his time in office, and maybe drawing from that his perspectives on the way forward.” - Geoff Pradella, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

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NutsInNY
Feb 13, 09 3:36 AM CST
He'll be reading passages from "My Pet Goat". Reply
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nick
Feb 13, 09 5:05 AM CST
The shoe factories are running overtime in Canada in anticipation of audience reaction. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Feb 13, 09 5:41 AM CST
They have someone pass the hat and when they get enough cash he stops talking. Reply
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Nwambe
Feb 13, 09 7:05 AM CST
Well, we planned to pay him in American dollars, but to shut him up faster, I think we'll pay him in Canadian. :P
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Lula
Feb 13, 09 8:02 AM CST
Wonder how long it will take him to make the speech, with all his smirking and grunting? Reply
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