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Bush Gang Will Reunite to Reflect on Legacy

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(Newser) – The George W. Bush administration is planning a reunion in honor of the former president’s nascent policy institute, the New York Times reports. Condoleezza Rice, Karen Hughes, speechwriter Michael Gerson, and White House counsel Dan Bartlett will meet the former president next week in Dallas for dinner and a day of discussion about the goals of Bush’s project. Dick Cheney will not be present.

Bush’s post-presidency activity has included delivering speeches, book writing, and planning for his library as well as establishing the institute, which is on a fast track. It will sponsor activities and take in fellows this fall. “He’s mentioned to me the idea of bringing staff from new democracies to the institute, people maybe from Africa who’ve worked on the AIDS initiative there,” Hughes said. “I think it will be a very vibrant and exciting place.”

Former president George W. Bush with his wife Laura and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Former president George W. Bush with his wife Laura and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.   (AP Photo)
In his final week as president, President George W. Bush gathers his Cabinet for a closing meeting in the White House Cabinet Room.
In his final week as president, President George W. Bush gathers his Cabinet for a closing meeting in the White House Cabinet Room.   (AP Photo)
Former President George Bush throws the season opening pitch before the baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Ranger in Arlington, Texas.
Former President George Bush throws the season opening pitch before the baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Ranger in Arlington, Texas.   (AP Photo)
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woody66
Apr 10, 09 4:49 PM CDT
Bring your rose colored glasses or your crying towels. Reply
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DanB
Apr 10, 09 5:29 PM CDT
Do you mean that A-Hole Dicky won't come, or was not invited. I really wish the whole bunch would be forced to stand trial for all they've done Reply
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jaguarj
Apr 10, 09 7:37 PM CDT
Vibrant and exciting?? ya right! Reply
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Newser001
Apr 10, 09 7:39 PM CDT
Legends in their own mind's... Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Apr 10, 09 7:40 PM CDT
Really, despite the tradition of a sitting king not bringing his sword to bear against a former king... the illegal abuses perpetrated against the nation must be prosecuted; this is the only chance we have of warning future administrations and protecting our future. Reply
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