Columba Bush Quotes

#1. I met Jeb Bush in 1971 in my hometown in Mexico. We dated for three years back and forth. Then, after three years, he proposed to me.

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#2. My childhood, I would say, was a bit sad. Society resents that.

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#3. My philosophy in life ... is to prove myself to myself and not to others. I tried to teach my children that, that I have to respect myself, to prove to myself that I can do the best I can.

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#4. I always have been a private person. I like to be alone. When I was a little girl I used to listen to the radio and just be by myself.

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#5. I've seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.

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#6. My daughter, unfortunately, is ill, because drug addiction is an illness. She's been fighting it for years.

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#7. All these years, I found that being a good wife for Jeb is my most important role, no doubt.

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#8. My children are the most important thing in my life.

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#9. I have three wonderful children. My husband is an absolutely wonderful, perfect husband and a father, most of all.

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#10. I never imagined my life would be the way that it has been for the past 30 years. I have had the best experiences a person can have-and the worst as well.

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#11. My father-in-law is so sensitive. Sometimes I think he displays too much love for my children.

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#12. My heart was broken when I realized my daughter had a problem. I pray every day for her.

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#13. My children were born into this. They will always be the grandchildren of the President and First Lady of the United States.

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#14. I am not interested in politics at all. At home, around the dinner table, we never discuss politics.

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#15. I love the arts.

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