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3 former presidents echo Biden’s call for unity
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Wednesday encouraged Americans to reach out to friends and family who do not necessarily agree with their political beliefs, saying this is an important step in making the country stand out. heal. In a recorded message that aired during the inaugural special “Celebrating America”, Bush said he thinks “the fact that the three of us are here talking about a peaceful transfer of power speaks about the institutional integrity of our country”. Obama agreed, saying that Americans need “not just to listen to people we agree with, but to listen to people we don’t agree with. One of my best memories of my inauguration was the grace and generosity that President Bush showed me and Laura Bush showed. to Michelle… reminder that we can have ferocious disagreements and still recognize each other’s common humanity and, as Americans, we have more in common than what separates us. ”Bush begged viewers to“ love others as they would like to be loved “, as this would end” many divisions in our society “. With President Biden now in office, it is “a new start,” Clinton said, adding that the first step towards unity is for everyone to get off their “workhorse” and reach out to friends and neighbors. The three former presidents also sent messages to Biden, with Bush saying that he is “pushing for his success. His success is the success of our country.” Clinton said he was “happy” that Biden was in the White House and “we are ready to march with you”. Obama told his former vice president that he is “proud” and wants him to know that the trio is “rooting” for him and “will be available in every way we can as citizens to help him guide our country forward. We wish you the best of luck. “> Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton recorded a message of unity in honor of Joe Biden’s inauguration https://t.co/O3xCxinew4 pic.twitter.com/FjdKdfb9KP >> – CNN (@CNN) January 21, 2021More stories from theweek.com 7 brutally funny cartoons about Trump’s departure for the White House Bernie Sanders steals the inauguration with his moody chic outfit New variants of the coronavirus may reduce effectiveness of the vaccine