Former President George Herbert Walker Bush is dead at the age of 94

(Undated) — Former President George Herbert Walker Bush is dead. A selection of audio from his life follows.

During the 1988 Republican National Convention, Bush uttered perhaps his most famous words…

{GeorgeHWBush1A_1} Q…no new taxes (applause) 000:06

George H.W. Bush eulogized Ronald Reagan at the latter’s funeral in 2004.

{GeorgeHWBush1_1} Q…for Ronald Reagan 000:12

Bush spoke with a deep appreciation when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom

{GeorgeHWBush2_1} Q…truly honored by it. 000:08

George H.W. Bush spoke of his father as an influence on his decision to enter politics

{GeorgeHWBush3_1} Q…kind of a model 000:15

Bush spoke highly of the role of a public servant

{GeorgeHWBush4_1} Q…worth trying to succeed in 000:06

Bush often spoke of the importance of the other guy in the road to success.

{GeorgeHWBush5_1} Q…other person credit 000:15

Bush expressed a philosophy of living outside of yourself.

{GeorgeHWBush6_1} Q…that’s the way to do it 000:06

Bush expressed his philosophy of success which emphasized “do” instead of “complain.”

{GeorgeHWBush7_1} Q…get in the game 000:13

Bush wasn’t always up on pop culture, as evidenced by his reponse when asked about Justin Bieber.

{GeorgeHWBush8_1} Q…what he does 000:03

Bush proposed during the 1988 Republican nomination acceptance speech a call for service for all Americans.

{BushThousandPoints_1} Q…nation doing good 000:10

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