United States Embassy in islamabad to the military attaches to our ambassador retired Brigadier General by road and the famed Brigadier General chuck yeager, who as you may recall was the first pilot to break the sound barrier. I was determined to be a us marine how ever i got into medical school and when i went to read through the recruiting table the marine recruiter pointed me over to the navy table and said told me that id have to join the navy and you know the rest is history i didnt know at the time that i joined the navy that that there was a a huge number of people who successes the successes of whom in the segregated units fighting for freedoms that their families didnt enjoy they were the ones who opened the door for me and all americans to pursue careers that are much less incumbered if not unencumbered by prejudice and discrimination that they faced prior to during and even after world war ii. Im humbled and honored by myheritage and ill continue to strive to be the voice v
He served two terms, from 2001 to 2009. applause but you. False it is ans, for eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your president. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence, a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, ive asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together in the future of our nation. Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of american democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American People. Standing on the steps of the capital will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation, and i join all americans and offering best wishes to president elect obama, his wife michelle and their two beautiful girls. Tonight im filled with gratitude to Vice President cheney and members of my administration. To laura, who brought joy
[ applause ] thank you. Thank you. Fellow citizens, for eight years it has been my honor to serve as your president. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence, a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, i have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together and the future of our nation. Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of american democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American People. Standing on the steps of the capitol, will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation. And i join all americans in offering best wishes to president elect obama, his wife michelle and their two beautiful girls. Tonight im filled with gratitude of Vice President cheney and members of my administration and lorwho brought joy to this house and love
To viewers as a public service. Next a look back at george w. Bushs farewell address from the east room of the white house on january 15th, 2009. He served two terms from 2001 to 2009. [ applause ] [ applause ] thank you. Fellow citizens, for eight years it has been my honor to serve as your president. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence, a time set apart. Tonight with a thankful heart, i have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have travelled together and the future of our nation. Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of american democracy. In a tradition dating back the our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American People. Standing on the steps of the capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation, and i join all americans in offering best wishes to president elect obama,
Pres. Bush thank you. Fellow citizens, for 8 years, it has been my honor to serve as your president. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence, a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, i have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together and the future of our nation. Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of american democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American People. Standing on the steps of the capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation, and i join all americans in offering best wishes to president elect obama, his wife michelle and their two beautiful girls. Tonight i am filled with gratitude to Vice President cheney and members of my administration; to laura, who brought joy to this house and, love to my life