Putin pays tribute to George H.W. Bush: 'He was a genuine partner'
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Source: The Hill
BY TAL AXELROD - 12/01/18 09:30
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid homage to former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday in a [link:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/letters/59282statement] addressed to the late president's son, former President George W. Bush.
"Please, accept my deepest condolences on the death of your father, George Herbert Walker Bush, former president of the United States. An outstanding man, who has faithfully served his country all his life - with a weapon in his hands during the war and in senior government positions during peaceful times - is no longer with us," the Russian leader said.
"Realizing the significance of the constructive dialogue between the two major nuclear powers, George Bush Sr. did much to strengthen Russian-American relations and cooperation on international security issues," he added.
Bush was president at the conclusion of the Cold War and is credited by many with helping to maintain peace in Europe as the Soviet Union dissolved. 1 AM EST
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The Statement of Vladimir Putin, as caught by DU'er highplainsdem
,different from the content suggested by the headline published by The Hill:
[div class"excerpt"]George Walker Bush
December 1, 2018 14:50 Condolences
Dear George,
Accept the deepest condolences over the death of your father - George Herbert Walker Bush, the former US President.
An outstanding man who had served his country faithfully all his life -- armed with arms during the war years and in high government positions in peacetime, passed away. Leading the United States at one of the most important stages of world history, he showed political wisdom and foresight, sought to make informed decisions even in the most difficult situations.
Realizing the significance of the constructive dialogue between the two major nuclear powers, George Bush Sr. did much to strengthen Russian-American relations and cooperation on international security issues.
I was lucky to meet your father more than once. I remember with particular warmth how he organized our meeting in his wonderful estate in Kennebunkport.
The fond memory of George Bush Sr. will forever remain in my heart and in the hearts of my countrymen. At such a sad time, I would like to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to all members of your large family. Let courage not leave you in the face of this heavy, irreplaceable loss.
Vladimir Putin
http://kremlin.ru/events/president/letters/59282
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who is a disingenuous partner.
