Barack Obama praises George Bush Sr Barack Obama paid a warm tribute to George Bush Sr at a White House event celebrating volunteering. By AFP 9:53PM BST 15 Jul 2013 Comments2 Comments Mr Bush, the 41st president, established the Daily Point of Light Award in 1989 to mark the work of individuals who volunteer. Mondays ceremony marked the 5,000th time the award was given since it was created. How your love of service has kindled a similar love in the hearts of others, Mr Obama said at the ceremony saluting the work of the non-profit Points of Light organisation. Mr Obama said Mr Bushs commitment and support to volunteer service had helped create a kinder, gentler nation – echoing the former presidents famous slogan. Frankly, just the fact that youre such a gentleman and such a good and kind person, I think, helps to reinforce that spirit of service, Mr Obama said. We are surely a kinder and gentler nation because of you. And we cant thank you enough, Mr Obama added, before applauding the 89-year-old Mr Bush. Related Articles George Bush Snr singing in hospital bed 28 Dec 2012 Bush library to open as his popularity soars 24 Apr 2013 Barbara Bush: we have had enough Bushes in the White House 25 Apr 2013 Trayvon Martin death unnecessary, US attorney-general says 15 Jul 2013 Obama and Bush meet in Tanzania 02 Jul 2013 Obama attends Bush Library opening 25 Apr 2013 The former president, who appeared in a wheelchair and was admitted to hospital for two months last winter following a bout of bronchitis, said returning to the White House was like coming home for Barbara and me. He thanked Barack and Michelle Obama for wonderful hospitality. Mr Bush is the oldest of the four living former Presidents. He lost his bid for a second term in 1992 when he was beaten by Bill Clinton. His son George W Bush, Mr Obamas immediate predecessor, was not present at Mondays White House ceremony. Jimmy Carter is the only other living former president. Edited by Chris Irvine for telegraph.co.uk
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