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Bush Wows Heartland Holiday Crowd

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 5, 2009 6:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – Former President Bush busted out of his lackluster post-White House days with a rousing July 4 speech in Oklahoma that was hailed with six standing ovations, reports AP. His 30-minute address largely avoided politics, instead hitting a familiar patriotic refrain, reports the Oklahoman.

“Freedom is beautiful; freedom is precious; freedom must always be defended,” Bush said to thunderous applause and calls of “We miss you, George!” from the crowd. In his first Independence Day outside the White House in eight years, Bush defended the military response to 9/11, praised the country’s founders, and joked about football.

Former President Bush addresses a Fourth of July crowd at the Let Freedom Ring 2009 festival at Crystal Beach Park Arena in Woodward, Okla., yesterday.
Former President Bush addresses a Fourth of July crowd at the Let Freedom Ring 2009 festival at Crystal Beach Park Arena in Woodward, Okla., yesterday.   (AP Photo)
People in the audience wave flags as former President Bush addresses a Fourth of July crowd in Woodward, Okla.
People in the audience wave flags as former President Bush addresses a Fourth of July crowd in Woodward, Okla.   (AP Photo)
Former President Bush addresses a Fourth of July crowd at the Let Freedom Ring 2009 festival at Crystal Beach Park Arena in Oklahoma.
Former President Bush addresses a Fourth of July crowd at the Let Freedom Ring 2009 festival at Crystal Beach Park Arena in Oklahoma.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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jwilsonte
Jul 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT
once again who cares?? just shows there are still a lot of stupid bush fans in this country
nick
Jul 5, 2009 12:03 PM CDT
Playing to a by-invitation-only crowd, I'd guess. Sorry, but the shouts of "We miss you" makes me gag.
LiberalJesus
Jul 5, 2009 11:26 AM CDT
who cares...

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