Bush Gets Emotional Over White House Transition
November 06, 2008 1:01 PM
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ABC News' Jennifer Duck Reports: President Bush became visibly emotional after speaking about the transition of his presidential powers to President-elect Barack Obama and his team.
After a private meeting with his cabinet, President Bush spoke publicly to around 1,000 White House staffers on the South Lawn.
The administration has been touting their transition efforts which have been underway for over a year.
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The president and First Lady have invited the Obama family to the White House and announced Thursday he will personally speak with the president-elect next week on issues ranging from financial markets to the war in Iraq.
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The president took a moment to address the personal issue of White House staffers leaving their posts on Inauguration Day.
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The president became emotional when wrapping up his speech. Visibly moved, Bush bit his lip and the First Lady gave him a hug.
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