Newhouse Statement on Passing of President George H. W. Bush

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the passing of President George H. W. Bush:

"President George Herbert Walker Bush served this nation in a multitude of roles and always faithfully. From his military service during World War II, his service in Congress, his ambassadorship, his time leading the Central Intelligence Agency as Director, his service as Vice President, and finally his Presidency, he dutifully faced many of the 20^th Century challenges of our country. He leaves a legacy of public service. As Americans, we are grateful for the leadership his life demonstrated and that he is now reunited with his beloved Barbara."