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发帖数: 29846 | 1 by Rick aka Mr. Brutally Honest
Surely there were times he infuriated me and yes, I questioned during those
times who he really was... but given who's been sitting in the Oval Office
since he departed, and given stories like this one, yes, I miss him... and
if you don't, then it would be dishonest of me to not question the state of
your soul:
Former President George W. Bush has kept a relatively low profile in the
United States since leaving office. But in Africa this week he is publicly
promoting his institute's initiative to prevent and treat cervical cancer.
While Bush is following a familiar post-presidential path in supporting
humanitarian causes, he would prefer to focus on quiet service, to lead
through example and hard work.
He worked alongside other volunteers in Kabwe - Zambia's second-largest
city - to renovate a health clinic which specializes in the early detection
and treatment of cervical cancer.
“You're always the former president but I wanted to come here as a
laborer...I do want to say that on this particular trip that myself and
friends have left behind a clinic and hope to inspire others to come and
refurbish clinics as well,” Bush said.
Bush is helping lead the fight against cervical cancer in his post-
presidential years and has so far helped raise more than $85 million. But
he is a reluctant public spokesman for the cause and says he would prefer to
contribute outside the media spotlight.
“I hope you don't see much of it because I don't want to be in the news
. In other words, I believe that quiet service is the best kind of service,
” he said.
In Zambia, Bush and his wife Laura also visited an orphanage where many
of the children were born with HIV. The children are alive today because of
President Bush's 2003 AIDS initiative in Africa that provided billions of
dollars for retroviral drugs and treatment. It is an emotional tour full of
hugs and picture taking.
“I believe freedom is important for peace and I believe one aspect of
freedom is people to be free from disease. And so Laura and I are very much
involved in this initiative,” Bush said.
Class act.
And it makes me wonder what it is that will occupy Obama's time once he
leaves.
Let's hope we all find out about this time next year. |
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