Mention the name George W. Bush in mixed company, and you're likely to spark a lot of debate and emotion - hot and cold, good and bad. Not a lot of neutral reaction. He was elected in the most controversial contest in American electoral history and governed during one of the most tumultuous decades.

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George W. Bush is not only a great president; he was a great candidate.

— Ed Gillespie

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When the president decides something on Monday, he still believes it on Wednesday - no matter what happened Tuesday.

— Stephen Colbert

The audience applauded, even though it was not clear what Bush meant.

— Peter Wallsten

This foreign policy stuff is a little frustrating

— George W. Bush

Whatever you think of George W. Bush, he left office with his faith intact, and I respect that.

— David Gregory

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