Alan K. Simpson delivers eulogy at George H.W. Bush's funeral

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5 жыл бұрын

Former Senator Alan Simpson delivered a eulogy at the funeral for. Simpson said, "He often said, when the really tough choices come, it's the country, not me. It's not about Democrats or Republicans, it's for our country that I fought for." See his full remarks here.
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@a2casius 5 жыл бұрын

A Man of his age, with such depth and wisdom; They don't make them like that anymore. So eloquently delivered. I clapped.

@pinkyhotmessx69 5 жыл бұрын

No they dont sadly

@williammcdaniel6248 9 ай бұрын

This is by the far the finest eulogy that I have ever heard. Such a personal message and a understanding of one’s appreciation for another friend.

@billfountain856 5 жыл бұрын

He really nailed the 10 minutes he was given - excellent story teller!

@jacksagrafsky4936 5 жыл бұрын

Even in a frail body his voice was strong and his message to those that knew Bush 41 was a wonderful tribute to his friend. Mixed with humor and love for a friend now gone.

@MrAitraining 5 жыл бұрын

Alan Simpson was wonderful here. Very touching and funny tribute.

@marcscheel4372 5 жыл бұрын

What a great speech/eulogy by a personal friend. A friend who had also suffered the slings and arrows of the press. I so enjoyed listening to this. As I age, I see the best in people and avoid their flaws. God knows I have mine. Thank you Mr. Simpson and God bless George H.W. Bush.

@marysmith2666 4 жыл бұрын

@waynehenson1094 4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@johnnypaul826 5 жыл бұрын

"Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life." "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in."

@jabulanimadlingoziblondes981 3 жыл бұрын

Love

@geraldinalagos 3 жыл бұрын

Such a wise words.

@sondra2774 3 жыл бұрын

Love this

@dookoonu2741 2 жыл бұрын

Powerful words - "Quotations for eternity."

@markmiller3308 Жыл бұрын

Profound…Such a wonderful tribute by Senator Simpson to his friend George. All the speeches that day were wonderful. A loving sendoff for a loving man.

@collinsje5 5 жыл бұрын

It isn't lost on me that this amazing and funny tribute was offered up by a man of 87.

@senniewhite6301 5 жыл бұрын

History does not define the man by his position but his actions and steady journey through life. "Well done, good and faithful servant".

@raisedonAMradio 5 жыл бұрын

This was one for the ages...

@kentexican5844 5 жыл бұрын

... and then some.

@jacksagrafsky4936 5 жыл бұрын

It was said of Lincoln when he died that now he belongs to the ages. It is so true of great men and women when they leave us.

@audible67 5 жыл бұрын

you can see why they were such good friends.

@mondobeyondo 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful, moving, beautiful eulogy.

@haydes2106 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite eulogy! It’s all so true about humor and hate!

@marybethleib8286 5 жыл бұрын

Sen Simpson was and still is one of a kind!! A loyal warrior himself!

@nazur72 5 жыл бұрын

What scandal was simpson going through that he was so unpopular? He said he was z list .93 percent..

@marybethleib8286 5 жыл бұрын

Simpson was majority whip during late 80s and early 90s I think and as a moderate on critical social issues such as abortion among other things, got in the cross hairs of both the party and the media from time to time. Think he was replaced as whip by Trent Lott... but my memory wasn't what it was...lol. He was always outspoken ...it's just how he was and is known for his clever and sardonic quotes. Not always appreciated by those who didn't appreciate his whit or temperament. Part of the generation that gave us Bush and Dole. Like I said...they just don't make like that anymore.

@rayjr62 5 жыл бұрын

I guess you have to be outspoken to call senior citizens living on social security (and not much else) a bunch of greedy geezers. @@marybethleib8286

@BigJoe631000 5 жыл бұрын

Watched in Ireland today and thought what a wonderful, well delivered eulogy to a well respected former President, and wondered what would be said, sometime in the future, about the present incumbent!

@MITsolar 5 жыл бұрын

...superb speech....and with a great sense of humor

@AW71 5 жыл бұрын

Best eulogy of the day!

@gwynnlyell7338 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Simpson, that was marvelous.

@amvance 5 жыл бұрын

"Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in." I'll never forget that one. Beautiful eulogy, Bush Sr was loved.

@instapizzabmx4206 Жыл бұрын

Had the chance to repeat those words for my late friend James at his memorial. He truly never hated anyone, so it worked for him as well as George. 🕊

@herbyparker8284 3 жыл бұрын

What a man - What a Speech! It's about Country! "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in."

@bomelton1898 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting the entire eulogy ... unlike NBC.

@casey4602 5 жыл бұрын

MSNBC posted entire service including Sen. Simpson's eulogy.

@kentexican5844 5 жыл бұрын

I laughed 'til I ... well I laughed really hard. Sen Simpson was hilarious! What an awesome tribute the whole proceedings were today!

@ripineiosefa7979 5 жыл бұрын

Wow..a great man, a great father but a greater friend to those who knew him.

@Farrah300 2 жыл бұрын

I loved it too. Yes, it's very sad when someone passes away, but Sen. Simpson was remembering to good, humorous times he had with Pres. Bush. I think this is what he would have wanted.

@joncaju 5 жыл бұрын

This. Is what is missing in our national politics today

@CFLsurfr 2 жыл бұрын

George Bush Jr's eulogy was excellent, but Sen. Simpson's eulogy was excellent as well and damn near just as good. Such a wonderful speaker.

@melanieohara6941 5 жыл бұрын

I am such an Al Simpson Fan. Go, Big Al! Wyoming loves you.🙋🏼‍♀️💞🌠

@kentexican5844 5 жыл бұрын

What a freaking riot he was ... 'laughed 'til I cried.

@davemillerton9333 5 жыл бұрын

Billings, Montana was always proud of Alan Simpson just down the road also.

@TheAmericanIdol 10 ай бұрын

All the eulogy and speeches were fantastic, but you can tell Alan + the former Pres had a really special friendship. To have a friend like that is amazing and rare; what a beautiful eulogy indeed.

@Earnestlie 5 жыл бұрын

From all appearances and impressions both George HW & Alan K were/are dear and loyal friends.

@pamlyons2452 5 жыл бұрын

I hope some people and the media listened to these words. Very insightful.

@jpai4144 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully Trump paid attention to these eulogies as well to see what class and humility are

@stryker1999 5 жыл бұрын

@@jpai4144 Inappropriate place for your B.S., pal. But actually, expecting the smarter than God media to listen to anyone but themselves, requires divine intervention from that God. Because they won't. They conveniently forget all the things they once said about George Herbert Walker Bush in their attempt to seem pious and "evenhanded." As Michael Goodwin, a democrat journalist, noted today, democrats love Republicans - when they're dead. Prior to that, it's open season.

@jpai4144 5 жыл бұрын

@@stryker1999 not really, I think everyone can learn from moments like this, President and all, not just the media, that's my point

@2126Eliza 5 жыл бұрын

stryker1999 That's because of Trump. He makes everyone look good

@jpai4144 5 жыл бұрын

@@stryker1999 So you accuse me of being inappropriate and you write that drivel?.. your President is not perfect by ANY stretch of the imagination, he is heavily flawed and in moments of death like this EVERYONE no matter what political affiliation can learn to better themselves as human beings, not just the media and "other people", that's a simple fact, sorry to have triggered you so much, Good Lord

@larasmi1234 5 жыл бұрын

Hatred corrodes the container it is carried in. Profound!

@duenge 5 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful speaker!...

@samwright4998 5 жыл бұрын

Touching tribute.

@khale4nia 3 жыл бұрын

Had to come back to this almost 2 years later... much needed in these times.

@elainemorris4074 5 жыл бұрын

Such a funny eulogy! Senator Simpson did a good job. 🇺🇸

@treeko1377 5 жыл бұрын

I love when people take a Funeral and take the "eral" out of it! Thank u!

@alexandertodd9611 3 жыл бұрын

Try watching John Cleese’s eulogy for Graham Chapman ...!

@arjaygee 5 жыл бұрын

What a marvelous eulogy!

@michaelmwale8679 8 ай бұрын

By far the greatest eulogy I have ever heard.... Master class in friendship! I often come back here, you get a new lesson everytime.

@lawtonify 5 жыл бұрын

just shows it dont matter what walk of life we come from rich or poor famous or a leader of a country..we have 1 thing in common and get to feel the same as one another.....loss of a loved one..r.i.p from england...i salute you all....

@gilbertroberts8638 5 жыл бұрын

A very touching eulogy for a great man.

@kidjackson8019 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent eulogy.

@annortiz5905 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful eulogy

@buckeyewill2166 5 жыл бұрын

Last of the Goldwater Republicans.

@ladyofsaints8782 5 жыл бұрын

Great great friend!

@sonnybrown4758 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was something. Beautiful words.

@michaelmadison883 5 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful speech.

@peterwilliam5956 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tribute

@Farrah300 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say that former senator Simpson was absolutely hilarious, while at the same time very respectful.

@sondra2774 3 жыл бұрын

"Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington D.C. are not bothered by heavy traffic."

@riachia9452 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, could you help clarify what this joke means? I can't quite figure it out. Is it something only Americans understand?

@lonmcq7317 3 жыл бұрын

@@riachia9452 This implies that there is so little integrity in Politics that those who have it are in a group by themselves... Bush 41 was indeed a class act...

@wyattaw2 5 жыл бұрын

What an awesome tribute to a friend.

@ramkumarkrishnan3993 5 жыл бұрын

Classic Alan Simpson .. what a beautiful eulogy ... agree with the sentiment below - they don't make the likes of him anymore

@dremarley4388 5 жыл бұрын

This old guy was funny. Nice speech.

@RockyMtnRebecca 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous ♥

@noreenfarrell7475 5 жыл бұрын

A very powerful and beautiful eulogy. Made me cry. He’s probably the last president of the “Greatest Generation”. We will never see their equal again.

@philsimon4291 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget mr Carter.A WW2 Vet as well-I know not very well like either.

@liewjames2852 5 жыл бұрын

A most moving tribute! All the eulogies were eloquent and great but this one is the best!

@100perdido 5 жыл бұрын

Too bad we can't have more people in government like Alan Simpson. "Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington are not burdened by heavy traffic", a line which Trump should think about but which of course does not understand.

@nomadjeff1922 5 жыл бұрын

"Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in" Let it go.

@coolmovieman1 5 жыл бұрын

Great tribute by Mr Simpson

@deb16acres20 3 жыл бұрын

That my friends is a great man delivering an incredible speech.

@HarryRatioRatio 5 жыл бұрын

Someone contact the National Film Registry, please.

@philipcarthy2977 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this man all day,brilliant eulogy

@derykdavid2849 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely, heartfelt tribute with a message - hatred corrodes the vessel that bears it!

@PernellHillMinisterP 5 жыл бұрын

"Hatred corrodes the container that it's carried in" Alan K. Simpson

@mattkeller1590 5 жыл бұрын

Such a well-crafted eulogy. I recommend listening to it.

@KenGriffiths 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched that a handful of times and never fail to find it inspiring and beautiful.

@bltcrunchy 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful speech.

@lisastafford5842 3 жыл бұрын

I love his lapel pin. Alan Simpson is truly a treasure of our great state. For so many different reasons.

@robmastro8620 5 жыл бұрын

Ive watched this a good 15 times and each time I get a little something else from Senator Simpsons remarks. So beautifully and poignantly spoken

@Bc-wq7rv 5 жыл бұрын

A touching and tender tribute......

@1bls 3 жыл бұрын

Great Eulogy. Perfect recipe of a bit of humor, sentiment, humility, and loyalty.

@TheLovelySheri 5 жыл бұрын

Bill looked surprised the entire time.

@jacobmathew6135 5 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite Senators.

@DebbieMarthey-jn2kh 24 күн бұрын

Excellent words Alan Simpson!

@CFootman82 5 жыл бұрын

So eloquently said.

@chawlsey 5 жыл бұрын

God Bless America! Super tribute!!

@WildWing-wl7nj 5 жыл бұрын

Great speech by one of America's best ever.

@cnb4110 5 жыл бұрын

Is this not the most wonderful tribute ever !

@diane9247 5 жыл бұрын

Priceless, Mr. Simpson.

@kylehollie 2 жыл бұрын

This speech is perfect. What great sharing. Love this.

@bammer3652 5 жыл бұрын

"Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life" and "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in" My next tattoo!! 💓💓Love it

@ellierfromthebronx4531 5 жыл бұрын

You can see he had a great friendship with the late Mr. Bush...

@pinkyhotmessx69 5 жыл бұрын

I really feel he was directing his eulogy to several sitting in the front pew both with empathy and recognizing how hateful and personal running for presidency has become. I think they were directly aimed at Hillary, Obama and Trump. To Trump a bit empathetucally and to all three egos Hillary Obama and Trump.

@mugokiberenge8818 5 жыл бұрын

Why a narration, storyteller...Nailed it. Could story telling approach to be next revolutionary

@AWallgren 5 жыл бұрын

I enlisted in July of 1990 under the Presidency of George H.W. Bush. It was a period of time where the ideological divisions didn't define us. It seems everything previous to these days had an element of civility, and at the head of that civility was H.W. Bush. Many good memories and unique pride in serving during that period of time. May the present Commander in Chief take a lesson from a great man eulogized by other great men. God bless and receive George H.W. Bush as a friend.

@albertoc17 5 жыл бұрын

Well said.👍 Thank you for your service.

@AWallgren 5 жыл бұрын

@@albertoc17 thanks.

@Grodd70 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Wallgren excellent points and thank you for your service to this country.

@AWallgren 5 жыл бұрын

@@Grodd70 thank you, sir.

@amvance 5 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid the present Commander in Chief views himself as too good to learn anything or change in any way.

@JeremyDeBose 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this popped up today. What a eulogy.

@ampiciline 5 жыл бұрын

wow , a very sharp mind . how old is he ?? 94 ???/ very impressive

@mattlucas4046 7 ай бұрын

What a good soul. It just makes you smile. And maybe a tear in the eye. Simply beautiful.

@joncaju 5 жыл бұрын

Simpson, "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in." I wish the camera had panned to where Trump was sitting when Senator Simpson said that.

@pinkyhotmessx69 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know he wasnt addressing Obama in his bash the president self cingradulatory tour or Hillary and her extent of fakery to distroy someone with a paid for fabricated dossier.

@lisadc4681 5 жыл бұрын

@@pinkyhotmessx69 Exactly! The hate filled Trump obsessed just can't help but bring him into every conversation..it would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic! Everything anyone says about anything is really about Trump! Ridiculous!

@tostentwo 5 жыл бұрын

@@pinkyhotmessx69 Because he wasn't.

@andyalviar9053 5 жыл бұрын

joncaju I thought he glanced at Donald when he was saying that.... I swear he did😊😊😊

@albertoc17 5 жыл бұрын

@@andyalviar9053 Senator Simpson was looking for Jim Acosta.

@Ken-lp9qt 3 жыл бұрын

This is classic Alan Simpson. Even during his time in Washington DC, he exhibited that same strait forward unpretentious style of speaking. He had a quick dry sense of humor and very even tempered and sincere when he served as a senator. Especially when he served on the Senate Judiciary committee during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings. Incidentally, it was none other than Joe Biden who was the chairman of that committee. That was two years before the Republicans took back the Senate.

@ramonadowning6102 5 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done.

@reneeca5696 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely❤

@benwilsonMMA 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is great! Dont judge a book by its cover i thought like everone else that he was gonna get up and give some boring speech but he killed this!

@mariestevenson9459 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone really know what was on the letters would love to know

@purrehype 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SPEECH

@raulinazario9462 9 күн бұрын

Amen

@georges4562 5 жыл бұрын

A class act

@stevencoffone288 5 жыл бұрын

What a sweetheart !

@LightChu2.7183 5 жыл бұрын

Who can plz explain "the vase and the vase" joke 4:50 , I can not get it. Thx

@diamondtbar9818 5 жыл бұрын

Here's a primer on the various pronunciations: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8ecocSG0M3VqGg.html The British pronounce it "vozz" while Americans generally pronounce it "vaase" or "vaaze." And the "vase and the vase" joke was simply to underscore how the mere pronunciation of an item, no matter how expensive or well-thought-of said item might be, does nothing to enhance its worth. Taken a step further: Titles bestowed upon persons do nothing to enhance their worth. In my opinion, it was a brilliant allegory, considering the senator’s very immediate audience.