George W. Bush says he is 'anguished by the brutal suffocation of George Floyd,' and calls it a 'strength when protesters, protected by responsible law enforcement, march for a better future.'
Monday on Medium addressing the ongoing protests and how he thinks people can move forward. The"bottom line," he wrote, is that"if we want to bring about real change, then the choice isn’t between protest and politics. We have to do both. We have to mobilize to raise awareness, and we have to organize and cast our ballots to make sure that we elect candidates who will act on reform.
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush attend the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys, on Oct. 6, 2019, in Arlington, Texas.
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