Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 9, 2016

FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT REGARDING A CALL WITH FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016:

“Late last night, I spoke with Secretary Clinton and congratulated her on a very hard fought campaign. I assured her that losing the presidency is not the worst thing in the world. I myself have found enjoyment in life—specifically through skydiving and expanding my sock collection—since losing the presidency in a race which I was favored to win. I also spoke with President Clinton. We discussed a range of important issues from how to remove ourselves from the Presidents Club to whether we felt solid gold chairs were appropriate for the Oval Office. We shared many laughs and tears as we pondered the future. Oh, and of course, I would like to congratulate the President-Elect. May God have mercy on us during these trying ti…I mean; may God bless the United States of America.”