these political differences. barbara bush was certainly not one to forgive and forget, but she understood that there were things more important and really, neil, i think that's an important lesson. neil: i think you're exactly right. shepard, thanks for taking the time. i know you're going to be very, very busy and have been already preparing. i'll see you in a half hour, my friend. thank you. shepard: all right, thank you. neil: all right. as the nation prepares to say goodbye to barbara bush, just some remarkable insights coming from democrats and republicans, conservatives, liberal, business titans, those in the oil industry, banking industry, wall street. when you think of what barbara bush put on the line to join this naval aviator who was all of 18 who join world war ii and become a fighter pilot, and the risks and moved up the ladder, eventually our ambassador to china, she would say of these experiences they were great fun for the children, great moments and for me, a great challenge, a