It's weird talking about "president elect Obama" and now his 8 year presidency is 4 years ago.

This was suppose to one of the least eloquent presidents...but rewatching his speeches and new speeches, he seems to speak pretty well...

Love how President Bush knows all the press reporters names very impressive! 👌

I love how they showed beautiful smiles and authentic expressions of our press back in the day.. the way they do their reports now you don't even see our journalist.

Imagine trumps last press conference saying goodbye to reporters...

KZfaq: Let’s put this in people’s recommended 11 years later

I miss serious, thoughtful and responsible people.

Remember when the President answered questions

who is watching in 2020?

"misunderestimated me" was intentional

Seems like 100 years ago, or another country. I disagreed with a lot of his policies, but he seemed like he honestly believed all he was saying, did his best to answer the questions asked, and the entire press conference was civil.

It was not President Bush's responsibility for the reconstruction of New Orleans it was local officials who had a budget and didn't follow it

Anyone else get the feeling that that era is long gone? The era of respect and dignity no matter what. I didn't agree with President Bush's politics, but I always admired his character. The media routinely annihilated him, yet he took the punches and always remained respectful and presidential.

I'm sad they didn't get a lot of his jokes. All he was trying to do was have fun and they just took it all so seriously.

Thanks for this posting of 14 years ago, C-SPAN, and Happy Holidays. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 9th December 2023.

Well. I wasn't in the Press Corps but we did went through a lot together. This applies to me personally as well as my first and second families. I want to thank President Bush for all that he has done. He commissioned me into the US Army with General Powell' s and 41's reccomendation post 9/11. My military service has been both challenging and very rewarding. Thank you, Chief. President Bush' s leadership through 9/11 and the subsequent years was exemplary and inspiring. He and his administration pulled America together to respond to the tragic events in NYC and later rebuild in its aftermath. Thank you, Chief. American patriotism was renewd with a fervor for national and military service and a passion for caring for our country. And, finally thank you for assisting the individual families in need of protection and support during your time as President of the United States.- 🇺🇲LAKennedy Cuomo

His biggest mistake was picking Dick Chaney as his Vice prez! I think W is at heart a good guy.

Wow.. a civilized conversation between a President and the press.

I have wondered on his legacy for a long time. I think he was an honest president who unfortunately epitomized the hegemonic and paternalistic complex of American foreign policy in a very precarious time of its history. I always think that anyone who would have been an American president during his time would have likely acted in the exact same way. If he had not acted, his legacy would have still been equally controversial. I think he did the best he could with all that was happening.

The man can dodge a shoe like he's in the matrix.

Press & President before social media.....

"Our party needs to be compassionate and broad-minded" - George W. Bush, 2009

This is how you bow out as a leader. These days It's hard to remember that America was once civilised

First lady Laura was truly an example of gracefulness and just being a loyal amazing wife and wonderful mom

46:17 On Obama: "I wish him all the best. No question, there will be critics. And there should be, we all should welcome criticism on different policies. That's the great thing about our democracy, people have a chance to express themselves. I just hope the tone is respectful. He deserves it and so does the country." I despised President Bush all those years ago, perhaps unfairly in many respects. Now he seems like the most dignified and genuine president one could hope for.

After these last four years we realize how good we had it under George W. Bush. At least he was a president.

Growing up, i just didnt understand sending 30,000 troops to Iraq. But i guess an old strategy for any country is to convince civilians that might be at risk of breaking the law to go fight abroad to understand what it means to have law at all... Truly i believe there is a better way than that with the technology available to us. Regardless, i appreciated all the homes Bush got people into during his time in office. A strange presidency of contradictions. My understanding of a true politician is to facilitate the life and quality of life of all citizens. War absolutely does not facilitate those principles... Demagoguery and War are the most frightening combination, a true threat to our democracy.

3:58 Oh buddy...

The most misunderestimated president.

This almost seems unbelievable based on the last 4 years.

Crazy how 15 years later, the question of Hamas firing rockets into Israel is relevant yet again..

45:33 This part always get me. Like you have someone in the background saying "Why" and bush responds like a regular old joe. Still have mixed feelings on bush but it is stuff like this that I do gotta give him some points

I don't mind Bush as a person, he seems like a guy that would be super nice to you if you knew him, don't agree with his politics though.

The stark contrast between this press conference and the press conferences of today 12 years later are striking.

I mean, he sounds like a freaking intellectual! He had a good personality anyway, and he never took things personally (like the shoe, his pronunciation). He was very respectful to Obama and helped make the transition as easy as possible.

You have only 1 more Conference, Meeting and Farewell Address.

The difference of this press conference and a trump one is so striking.

Man watching this now after having sat through the trump presidency.. Bush is so humble and good humored by comparison.

GWB likely will not go down as one of histories greatest Presidents. He was there at one of the worst moments in our history, and over the few years following that day in September 2001, he did his job as well as any other person in that office ever had when facing such crisis. He went off the rails (IMO) after being reelected. His successor was someone who will be considered by historians to be an all time great President (also, IMO). In 2016, we apparently hit some weird pocket of space-time, and got knocked into a weird alternate timeline as it's been a madhouse of whackadoo crazy ever since. It seems like the hate, anger, rage, and vitriol that was mostly contained within the extremes on either political side of the fence, (and talk radio/podcasts) became mainstream and normal in 2016, and it seems to be ramping up as we go through 2023. I still think that most voters in this country are attempting to look at both sides, and increasingly seeing no great options as the loudest amongst us just keep getting louder. They make it difficult for the average American that cares, but that doesn't eat, sleep, live and die on politics to follow and discern truth from fiction when it's important.

This is amazing, the conversation between President and reporters seems so different now. Asking tough questions and Bush responding like a real human. Wow

When presidents would actually do the press conferences

This is how a transfer of office should be. It was great when there was respect hopefully we can get that back again.

People forget that the way things are now, the way Trump has made things, is NOT politics as usual. I did not like George Dubya, his policies, or his take on what should be the direction of the country. But I never worried about him being a threat to democracy as we know it, and he didnt summon up such vitriol in me. I have a strong feeling despite his world view being bent by religion and viewed through the lens of the Republican party that he did love this country and put country before himself or party.

Wow, this has so much more meaning now.

Even Bush himself makes fun of "miss-underestimated"

An actual President tackling actual questions and answering with actual facts and doing so with respect, dignity and some humor thrown in to show his humanity! Refreshingly Shocking!

Voted for him both times. So much respect for this man.

People who knew him loved him. His time in office is unforgettable.

He looks exhausted that oval office changes you I swear.

I love the respect and trust he had in the next president. He even admits that his time has come and he's so humble about it...

# Felicitacoes a essa figura brilhante e muito honrada para mim e minha gente que lhe recebe com muito respeito e carinho em solo brasileiro nesse dia q sempre sera inesquecível a todos os nossos amigos Americanos.... Ao sr. Feliz 4 de Julho!

Love your artwork.

I can't believe we now look back on him affectionately. Well done universe, you win

I love that he said “he’s got a 45 second commute to his wife and two little girls that love him dearly “❤️❤️❤️

George w bush a great president.

The Bush's last press conference took place in January 2009. During a second question, a journalist asked him if believed that the Gaza conflict will be ended by the time he will leave the office. He did suggest a sustainable cease fire. Then, he did not hesitate to call the whole international community to clearly identify the value chain of Hamas, the ecosystem that help Hamas threaten Israel and stop doing so so that there could be a cease fire. II. Unfortunately, most of the nations and agents that were helping Hamas and Gaza did pay too much attention to this value chain until the recent Polgrom hit. I hope we'll continue to learn from past mistake in order to build a sustainable peace after the Polgrom of October 7 2023.

As a Dem, I like his style, and he served the country, wrong or right, in honest diligence. Tough watch. Gotta love this man, if not his policies.

As a person who is critical to both parties, I have never thought i would appreciate the president Bush this much..... the professionalism and the dignity and so on.... Not crossing the line even though they don't like each other in so many ways between Democrats and Republicans.... At least they had mutual respect for each other.... which we don't have anymore today....... So sad...

Miss him. The world was a better place.

Thank you for providing additional information about President George W. Bush's last press conference. It's not uncommon for outgoing presidents to reflect on their time in office and offer insights into the challenges that their successors may face. President Bush's comment about the "most urgent threat" being a potential "attack on our homeland" likely reflects the ongoing concerns about national security and counterterrorism efforts during his presidency, particularly in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please note that the specific details and quotes from this press conference are based on your description and may not be verbatim. For the most accurate and detailed information about this event, I would recommend referring to official transcripts or reliable news sources that covered President Bush's last press conference, which took place as he was leaving office in January 2009.

I'm use to watching press conferences in 2020 and watching these reporters asking questions in Bush's era and I'm shocked by how nice they are and how they ask questions...

we live in a world where Bush seems compassionate, intelligent and presidential. It's remarkable..

5:55 we keep saying the same thing over and over… hundreds of thousands of innocent folks have died in Gaza and the West Bank since this was filmed, and hundreds of illegal settlements built too - yet here we are in 2023. 10:52 damn 😂 that fell on deaf ears. Not only did they not take that advice - they ran as fast as humanly possible in the opposite direction.

Good interview I miss my ole buddy GW

I was really young when Bush was president however watching this as an adult, this man comes across as a very nice, sincere, and authentic man. Looks like a really cool person.

I really respect his honest personality .Thank you Mr. President

What is it like dealing with the press? What is it like dealing with the homeless? These people just doing the best day possible can

Wow, the press actually showing some respect for a Republican President. Compare this to President Trump’s treatment by the press. It is sad what has happened to this country 😢.

Why this is on my recommendation list. But I heard something “I respect you”, “I appreciate it”. Rather than fake news..

Take me back to these times were the president's speeches and conferences talk eloquent and professional. 😥 whether republican or democrat you have to admit conferences like this are most desirable, just like Obama's-Bill Clinton-Ronald Reagan, etc...We might not agree with them completely all. But this is way better than Trump's- Twitter, absurd yelling, racist remarks, unprofessional tone with conspiracy theory leading to violence.

The again, it is the words and not the deliverer that matters❤

It should be noted how long Bush locks eyes with others he speaks to... Seconds at a time... Impossible with trump.

This man deserves respect.

This is now post 2020 election and now I can enjoy these previous Presidents' interviews. Now I can see what we just took for granted - respectful conversations between President and press. Sensible and informed responses.

32:45 "When I got sworn in I started thinking about the SPEECH." :))😂🤣😆

Idk much about this guy. I was a kid. Inknow he was wrong about nuclear weapons in foreign nations. But even as a lefty, Christ! So much more competent than Trump! He'd have my vote lol. Candid on the surface. No jabs. At least he wasn't completely disingenuous and attacking others. That said ...

"There will be a moment". I disagree w/ Bush on a lot - but that's an amen.

Wow he's so nice to all of them. Not just the ones he likes or ones that agree with him. Wish we had a guy in office like this. And I'm a very left liberal and I like this guy

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He almost seems like a nice dude I mean like not a guy capable of causing as much turmoil as he did .

His answer to the last question is haunting now.

I never thought I’d be nostalgic over a bush press conference

i love bush i dont know why but i do

They don't want you to tell me yet

Holy shit the difference is incredibly night and day in comparison to the tangerine tyrant.

I didn't care for many of his policies and decisions, but I long for the days when our president could talk civilly with those who don't.

Bush was like Trump a failed business man that filed bankruptcy.

Spooky listening to the interchange from 4.11sec given what's happening in the world now.

"Through it all I respected you." Man. I didn't like him when he was in office. I was so wrong. He was great. Such a humble man.

12:10 Man. Look at that. He has such respect and love and can make his opposition smile at him.

And today the president isn't capable of even this... And not one person in the media questions it. We lost the country

04:30 oh shit

So much less confrontational. This is the type of discourse we need in the White House.

This is one of my favorite President George W. Bush. I remember during the Iraq and Afghanistan war. God bless Mr. Bush

Wish you to the best DAD

You smile Laura is wVing

Wow! he really matured during the presidency. I could so easily get behind his version of the Republican party. Bush got played by the neo-cons. But he is a good man.

Bush is cheesingly funny 😂😂. It’s really refreshing to hear him speak to the press and to speak about President Obama given who we’ve been listening to for the past 3 years

This guy said, "Misunderestimated"

They call me a hick and don’t think I’m refined enough to fit in. They think I lost and happy to lose if that means rejecting whatever this has been.