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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Obama, Bush 41 Tout Public Service

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(Newser) – A bipartisan call for public service got a warm reception today at Texas A&M, where George HW Bush welcomed President Obama and 44 hailed 41 as "an inspiration to us all." At a forum celebrating the 20th anniversary of the former president's Points of Light Institute, Obama—who was met by protesters opposing health care reform—called on young people to get involved in their communities, the Eagle of Bryan-College Station reports.

"In the end, service binds us to each other and to our community and to our country in a way that nothing else can," the president said.

President Barack Obama is introduced by former President George H.W. Bush at the start of the Points of Light Institute forum at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
President Barack Obama is introduced by former President George H.W. Bush at the start of the Points of Light Institute forum at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
President Obama and former President George H. W. Bush share a laugh after speaking about dedication to service today at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
President Obama and former President George H. W. Bush share a laugh after speaking about dedication to service today at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
President Obama and former President George H.W. Bush talk after speaking at the Points of Light Institute forum today at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
President Obama and former President George H.W. Bush talk after speaking at the Points of Light Institute forum today at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Jayster999
Oct 16, 09 6:12 PM CDT
The difference is, these jerks want our public service for free, whereas theirs has always come at a premium. Reply
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DontLikeYou
Oct 17, 09 3:58 PM CDT
From one liberal elitist to another-- let's get together and pretend to care about people.
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cornelison
Oct 16, 09 6:26 PM CDT
This shows that many Republicans value community service. The behavior of Republicans in Congress doesn't reflect the attitudes & values of most of the members in their party. Thank you GHWB. Reply
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DontLikeYou
Oct 17, 09 4:00 PM CDT
Before the coming of your liberal messiah called Barry, anyone could volunteer their service for Amreica at anytime. What Obama is trying to do is create a civilian police force, much like the Hitler youth in the 30's and 40's. Obama is a scary person.
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freethemall
Oct 17, 09 9:56 PM CDT
I'm sure you're right dly. Obama is just like Hitler! I wonder if he's got the gas chambers in place yet. It's obvious that he wants to carry out a agenda that includes genocide for all who have no African blood flowing through their veins. When will the people wake up? the military needs to take him out, don't you think? If fact I am sure that they will not stand still, as Obama makes it safe for queers to serve openly in our armed services.
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