Bush to call Obama inauguration a 'moment of hope' [View All]

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Source: AP

WASHINGTON – Exiting the White House after two turbulent terms, President George W. Bush on Thursday said goodbye to the nation by calling the start of Barack Obama's presidency a "moment of hope and pride for our whole nation." "Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose story reflects the enduring promise of our land," Bush said of Tuesday's inauguration of Obama, who will be the first black president.

In a farewell address, Bush defended his record. During bleak economic times, with much of the country worried about kitchen-table issues, Bush again warned that the biggest threat to the country is another terrorist attack.

The White House released early excerpts of Bush's 8 p.m. EST speech.

"Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks," said Bush, long saddled with low public approval ratings. "There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions."

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090115/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_s_farewell

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