“The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq will close on Wednesday to honor former President George H.W. Bush following his death, spokespeople confirmed Saturday,” Chris Mills Rodrigo reports for The Hill.
“NYSE spokeswoman Kristen Kaus told The Hill that the exchange will also observe a minute of silence on Monday in honor of the late president, who died on Friday,” Rodrigo reports. “The Nasdaq will also observe a moment of silence on Monday, with spokesman Will Briganti saying it ‘plans to close its U.S. equities and options markets on December 5 in honor of the national day of mourning.'”
“President Trump has called for a national day of mourning on Wednesday and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following Bush’s death,” Rodrigo reports. “The White House said Saturday that Trump and first lady Melania Trump would also attend funeral services for the late president at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Specifics on the funeral have not yet been released.”
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Apple CEO Tim Cook was among many notable people worldwide who sent his sympathies to the Bush family:
We have lost a great American. Service defined President George H.W. Bush’s life, and he taught all of us about leadership, sacrifice and decency. We send our deepest sympathies to the Bush family. — Apple CEO Tim Cook
We have lost a great American. Service defined President George H.W. Bush’s life, and he taught all of us about leadership, sacrifice and decency. We send our deepest sympathies to the Bush family.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) December 1, 2018
Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush pic.twitter.com/qxPsp4Ggs7
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 1, 2018
President George H.W. Bush led a long, successful and beautiful life. Whenever I was with him I saw his absolute joy for life and true pride in his family. His accomplishments were great from beginning to end. He was a truly wonderful man and will be missed by all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 1, 2018
In coordination with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, I am honored to announce today that the late President George H.W. Bush will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda. pic.twitter.com/W6oKZWx0gQ
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) December 1, 2018
I already miss the greatest human being that I will ever know. Love you Dad!
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 1, 2018
America has lost a patriot and humble servant in George Herbert Walker Bush. While our hearts are heavy today, they are also filled with gratitude. Our thoughts are with the entire Bush family tonight – and all who were inspired by George and Barbara’s example. pic.twitter.com/g9OUPu2pjY
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 1, 2018
Hillary and I mourn the passing of President George H. W. Bush, and give thanks for his great long life of service, love and friendship. I am grateful for every minute I spent with him and will always hold our friendship as one of my life’s greatest gifts. https://t.co/1CYdrIeKmz
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 1, 2018
THREAD: #GenDunford on the passing of President @GeorgeHWBush: “The life of President George Herbert Walker Bush is an inspiration to all Americans. Today, we remember and honor his example of character, leadership, and service. pic.twitter.com/90uP7EHNVa
— The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 (@thejointstaff) December 1, 2018
The Secret Service sends our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Former President George H.W. Bush. Timberwolf, you defined patriotism and leadership throughout your life of service to this country and you will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/qof2DRNX0B
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) December 1, 2018
The Queen pays tribute to George H.W. Bush, saying he was a "great friend and ally" of the UK, and a patriot who served his country "with honour and distinction" during WWIIhttps://t.co/Bm9EofsXZy
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 1, 2018
President George Herbert Walker Bush was the epitome of a public servant. He loved America with all of his heart and served her as fully and completely as anyone ever has.
Read my full statement here: https://t.co/IaLM1VW19x
— Condoleezza Rice (@CondoleezzaRice) December 1, 2018
President Bush's greatest legacy is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), extending freedom and independence & dramatically changing the lives of millions of Americans. May he RIP. https://t.co/mTBcUZ14rc
— Ted Kennedy Jr. (@TedKennedyJR) December 1, 2018
Our @USNavy mourns the loss of President George H.W. Bush. The country has lost a great leader and we have lost a true shipmate. He epitomized integrity, accountability, initiative, and toughness in the service of our nation. – @CNORichardson pic.twitter.com/I6Tw1lMQTW
— U.S. Pacific Fleet (@USPacificFleet) December 1, 2018
George H.W. Bush's commitment to public service and a better America will always remain with us. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Bush family. #Bush41
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) December 1, 2018
George H.W. Bush was a beloved father & grandfather, a war hero, a public servant, & a class act. In my experiences w/ him, I always valued his desire to listen, look at evidence & ask for ideas, even from people w/ different beliefs. My heart goes out to the entire Bush family.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 1, 2018
President George H.W. Bush exemplified selfless public service. Kindness. Decency. Integrity. Country over Party. May 41 RIP and his extraordinary life continue to inspire generations to serve. You will be sorely missed. My condolences to the Bush family.
— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) December 1, 2018
CBS News veteran Bob Schieffer covered George H.W. Bush since his first run for the White House in 1980. On @CBSThisMorning, he reflects on covering the 41st president: "He was truly one of the kindest people that I ever knew" https://t.co/1L8cuzsD3q pic.twitter.com/PwBQwENtco
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 2018
Bill Clinton just published a heartfelt story about George H.W. Bush's kind Oval Office note https://t.co/uzJ9JRfLcH pic.twitter.com/tjGUOTPIPW
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 1, 2018
Sully has the watch. https://t.co/olnBtN4WgE
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 3, 2018
MacDailyNews Take:
R.I.P., George H. W. Bush. https://t.co/TtMHFeNMdx
— MacDailyNews (@MacDailyNews) December 1, 2018
He was a good man.
I met the man multiple times over many years and he never failed to smile and say a kind word. When in a public space he always smiled, looked people in the eye, shook their hand, and said something nice.
While he wasn’t fiscally conservative enough for my taste, I did vote for him twice. Tim Cook couldn’t be more right: “We have lost a great American.”
Rest in peace, George H. W. Bush.
That’s something we certainly agree on.
I was never fortunate enough to meet the man but will never forget taking my young kids to his inaugural parade and seeing first hand that his smile was genuine and not painted on for show.
It was the best of times for our nation.
You were fortunate enough not to meet the bad man who had a genuine smile because that meeting would have been a waste of time; You can instead meet countless good, normal men who have a genuine smile.
Are you lonely?
Wow..
Im convinced there is something seriously wrong with you.
A war criminal .
Not like that great friend of humanity, Saddam Hussein. /s
Just like practically every major world leader in history.
Trump I have a feeling will not be nearly as missed when he finally shuffles or slithers off to Buffalo. For some that day can’t come soon enough.
RIP George H. W. Bush.
They said the same about Nixon, Ford, and Reagan.
Maybe you’ve forgotten how much the Democrats despised both Bush AND Reagan, which is exactly how they treated Bush 43 and now Trump, only they ramp it up a few notches each time.
Finally we have a Republican President that throws it back in the faces of the useless Socialist plus the media (redundant I know…).
To the Über-Left, the only good Republican is a dead Republican, then they look back fondly at how civil he was as they light their torches, grab their pitchforks, vaginas and pre-printed posters while foaming at their screaming mouths about the incivility and violence of Conservatives, marching toward the next round of “How To Be A Million Airheads”.
Tower Tone,
That is a brilliant bit of wit you wrote. You’ve nailed it! Gentler Republicans have been like lambs to the slaughter of the whacked out “journalists” as they twist every gesture, phrase, and principle to suit their Fabian Socialistic takeover of what used to be a free country. Well done my man/woman!
God bless and thoughts and prayers on the passing of a true American hero with a lifetime of service to our country, the honorable George H. W. Bush…
Check your US history: In 1992, I read, G. H.W. Bush pardoned six defendants in Reagan’s Iran-Contra scandal. Reagan reignited US patriotism by invading little, defenseless Granada whose pres. was democratically elected with no shenanigans. Following the model of Ford’s pardon of Nixon, a lack of accountability for official public corruption was baked into the Republican conception of their government power. Bush chose Christmas Eve as the announcement time to cower from any blowback. And Democrat presidents refused to prosecute their criminal predecessors.
Your irrational blind hate is all over this thread and out of control, totally inappropriate for this is neither the time or place for SELFISH hard feelings. It is a time for mourning and celebrating the life of a dedicated public servant who practiced duty and honor to his county, a career of patriotic service and always a kind loving caring decent family man. Not once have you said a kind word or wished the man eternal peace. The accolades are bi-partisan and world wide from foreign leaders particularly notable Merkle and Gorbachev thanking him for something they will never FORGET — ending the Cold War without firing a shot, the president’s greatest achievement. Sounds like you harbor a history of mental illness in your head and heart for the man. Try dipping your head in oil based paint up to your eyeballs and fall head first on the floor canvas — it may color your judgement and knock some sense into that thick skull…
MDN, what an awesome and balanced tribute. Well done!
Always speak ill of dead bad men to memorialize their bad legacy for future generations especially if they were in positions of leadership.
I lament the abrogation of justice that a successor president performed on the previous president. Clinton did not prosecute Herbert for his war crimes; Dubya did not prosecute Clinton for his war crimes; Obama did not prosecute Dubya for his gross war crimes; And Trump did not prosecute Obama for his war crimes.
So I do not honor men performing bad deeds who started wars, invaded innocent nations, and destroyed economies as if they were entitled royalty but at least Trump got rid of the TPP, destroyed the Clinton Crime Family and the Bush Crime Family, and, most importantly for Apple enthusiasts, uses an iPhone.
Even Sanders eulogized CIA Bush as if elected officials deserve the consideration and honor given to British royalty. This elected official does not deserve special honors because the gov. careerist was rewarded handsomely with a life-time pension entitlement as if he did a good job even though he did a bad job. If you are a Rightwinger, you deplore his raising of taxes while, if you are a Liberal, you deplore his invasions of Panama and Iraq, both innocent nations.
I hope Musk does not release his polluting ashes into the stratosphere.
George H.W. Bush deserves “consideration and honor” because he fought to preserve the liberty of idiot “artists” like you who, from what I’ve seen and heard, contribute nothing to the world except ignorant bile. Because of heroes like George H.W. Bush, you’re still free to babble wrongheaded, ill-considered inanity at every turn.
I dangle my ballz into paint and then dangle them on the canvas. That’s how I do my art. My next painting will be a portrait of the great teabagger, Obama.
Using my ballz is very appropriate and in no way racist. I get a real tingly feeling down there when I dips ma ballz into sweet lukewarm paint.
Yours,
JD, a
Here… this is the person you should probably report as a possible danger to others, definitely put on the no fly list, and he should not be allowed to own firearms.
How can somepne like you be allowed to walk freely in society….
You should be locked up in a mental institution.
I concur with TLM ..100%
MDN… if anyone deserves to be banned ..this guy should definitely at the top of the list!!!
What part of invading Kuwait made Iraq an innocent nation?
You are wrong to think that Iraq invaded the US.
No, Iraq did not invade the US. I did not say it did. Nobody said it did. If you imagine that you heard someone say that, I suspect you are mistaken.
I said that it invaded Kuwait, which it obviously did. A coalition of 29 other countries (including the US) acting pursuant to specific authorization from the United Nations then threw them out. Saddam Hussain was left in place as President of Iraq and continued to kill and otherwise oppress his own people until long after George H.W. Bush had left office.
Attacking a sovereign nation witout being attacked is illegal according to Geneva, making Herbert a criminal for his attack on Iraq.
Sympathies and condolences to all those affect by this lost.
I think the grief theater is a bit overdone, but I will give credit where it is due.
He was a genuine war hero in WWII and the last of his generation to serve as President. In person he was gracious in that old money WASPish way that is now an endangered species. He also had enough sense to call supply side policy “voodoo economics” but sadly sold out to join Reagan’s team.
On the bad side, he never came clean on Iran- Contra and pardoned those about to stand trial. His ill advised war in Iraq was unnecessary and his inept State Department pretty much invited Saddam in.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?17199-1/us-policy-iraq&start=64
The use of depleted uranium munitions has left a deep and long lasting legacy of birth defects, death and misery. His choice of siding with the ChiComms after Tiananmen Square threw a nascent democracy movement under the bus. The made for TV war in Panama was a wag the dog moment for sure.
Your selective condemnation is noted. President Bush greatest achievement was ending the Cold War. You forgot to mention that…