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Something in public service. that is something. service before self. george h.w. bush would say. and whats interesting to me, though, is as we were as we watched them listen, it was, as john said, a recognition of their father and their grandfathers presidency and his importance to this country. there were certain words that vice president pence said that i couldnt help but notice, civility, kindness, modesty. these are words that, you know, we cant help but notice in this time. this was another...

But there was a civility to him. there was a generosity to him. there was a humility to him that stands as a contrast with todays politics. >> absolutely. i mean, you were just hearing jamie talk about the motto that president bush had, which is almost exactly the theme of senator mccain, country first. humility, putting something ahead of yourself. and not just that, its the notion of, you know, being able to do things that could hurt you very deeply politically, which we saw george h.w. bush d...

This feels to me -- weve heard gentlemen, total class, and those were words said by democrats and democratic presidents about a republican. so this to me represents that other washington and, frankly, im happy to see it. >> these are the diplomats, the ambassadors paying their respects from countries around the world. >> to jamies point, it is a throwback because president h.w. bush was a throwback. he lived in a washington that doesnt exist anymore. he was president in a washington that doesnt ...

The flowers, the teddy bears, even those colorful socks that the president loved. all of them honoring the late president. take a listen. >> i think theyre very well respected. i think he was a great states man. i loved his socks, so i loved seeing him on the news. i loved seeing the bush family. so i think hes going to be very missed here. >> maybe texas is obviously a red state, but the city is vibrant with progressive ideas. but i think there is that sense of unity still that we realize were ...

Is vibrant with progressive ideas. but i think there is that sense of unity still. we realize were part of a larger picture here. its not just about houston, its about texas. i think we really do rally behind the bushes in what they stood for in terms of civility. >> reporter: president was a huge sports fan here, big city booster and of course the representative for the 7th district of texas, which is now turned democratic. people in houston embracing this man with love and respect as well as h...

Lord, were grateful for the privilege you gave us to learn and grow from his integrity, kindness, heroism, courage, excellence, service, intellect, humility, civility and spirituality. as we celebrate this well-lived life, challenge us, oh, god, to also leave the world better than we found it. continue to comfort those who mourn, touch each member of the bush family with your mercy, love and grace. and god, support us all the day

Chicken salad. >> and which is why you see the emotion on president johnsons daughter. >> and he hoped to get the endorsement of lyndon johnson. he made a statement afterwards he thought he had been encouraged to run for the senate by lyndon johnson. >> the question just watching all of this is why does this in some way seem so antique to us? so different from the way we are now, and the words, you know, jamie was saying it earlier, uncommon humility, civility, the grace. these are the words tha...

Did about politics. >> harris: walker stapleton, so good to get your perspective on all of that love that you shared with the former president and his final summer in maine, as well. we appreciate you. truly blessed. we are blessed to have you in the program. thank you. i want to bring in, now, the former presidents lasting impact and legacy compensation that im eager to have with fox news chief political anchor, in the anchor of special report, bret baier. bret, great to see you. i know that yo...

Privilege you gave us to learn and grow from his integrity, kindness, heroism, courage, excellence, service, intellect, humility, civility, and spirituality. as we celebrate this well lived life, challenge us, oh god, to also lead -- to also leave the world better than we found it, continue to comfort those who mourn, touch each member of the bush family with your mercy, love and grace, and god, support

Lord, were grateful for the privilege you gave us to learn and grow from his integrity, kindness, heroism, courage, excellence, service, intellect, humility, civility and spirituality. as we celebrate this well-lived life, challenge us, oh god, to also lead the world better than we found it. continue to comfort those who mourn, touch each member of the bush family with your mercy, love and grace. and god, support us all the day