thank you for that. you are welcome. former president george h.w. bush at his final resting place, buried at his presidential library in texas. america s 41st president carried off his funeral train in college station, texas, and the family looked on with their hands over their hearts. his late grandson wrote a note. i think of you all an awful lot, and i just wonder how each of you is doing in school and in life. if you need me i am here for you because i love you very much. we heard about obviously george h.w. bush s service to the nation, but what we saw, and
difficult for so many across the state. a wreath outside the houston home where america s 41st president lived. joining us are our correspondent kaly hartung, in houston. describe the mood there. reporter: well, wolf, george h.w. bush served this country with valor and integrity but to houstonians, he was one of their most relatable and esteemed neighbors. those are the words of houston s mayor, sylvester turner. and the bushes could have moved anyway. when he left public office. but they chose to make houston their home in 1993 and in the time sense, barbara and george became interwoven in the fabric of this town. we have seen this outpouring of condolences and emotion from other world leaders, and dignitaries, even his political adversary, but here in houston, you didn t need a tight until front of your name to feel a connection to the former president. it seems as if everyone we come across here has a story of an encounter with him. whether it was at an astros
the market and he does not want a decline on his watch. news about george h.w. bush. he is back home leaving the houston hospital where he stayed 16 days battling pneumonia and respiratory issues. the 92-year-old bush needed surgery to insert a breathing tube and spend time in intensive care. america s 41st president expressing gratitude. they wanted to get home in time for the super bowl. they want to go to the super bowl. it s in texas. right. confusion over the travel ban extending beyond america s borders. several countries trying to understand how it effects them. we go live to london next.
greta: here is the best of the rest. well deserve standing ovation for america s 41st president today at the white house. he was awarded the medal of freedom. today president obama praised president bush 41 for his career in public service from his time as a navy pilot in world war ii when he flew 58 missions and was shot down to diplomacy and then to presidency. congratulations to them all. tea party attack on the first lady. congresswoman bachmann says the first lady is trying to implement the nanny state. the first lady is pushing a child nutrition bill that provides incentives to mothers who best feed.
greta: here is the best of the rest. well deserve standing ovation for america s 41st president today at the white house. he was awarded the medal of freedom. today president obama praised president bush 41 for his career in public service from his time as a navy pilot in world war ii when he flew 58 missions and was shot down to diplomacy and then to presidency. congratulations to them all. tea party attack on the first lady. congresswoman bachmann says the first lady is trying to implement the nanny state. the first lady is pushing a child nutrition bill that provides incentives to mothers who best feed.