governor. in a surprising comment in 2013, as talk of a presidential run by jeb swirled, the matriarch told the "today" show there should be a limit on the family's white house claim. >> there are other people out there that are very qualified. we've had enough bushes. >> reporter: after jeb did run for the 2016 republican nomination, she fully backed him and hit the campaign trail. >> he's decent, honest. he's everything we need in a president. [ applause ] >> reporter: in or out of politics, the legacy barbara bush nurtured will live on through her family, children, and grandchildren. >> i know that i'm the world's luckiest woman. in a nutshell, these are the things that are important to me -- faith, family, and friends.