Dolly Parton was one of a kind鈥攁 great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart. She rose high from her East Tennessee roots and never forgot where she came from. And she always believed in giving back, especially in
Tim Carney was a dedicated diplomat who served his country over seven administrations and in some of the most troubled places in the world. I counted on him as ambassador in both Sudan and in Haiti, and was grateful that he helped lead the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund after the 2010
Happy 80th birthday to my friend George W. Bush!
Your friendship鈥攁nd that of your father and your entire family鈥攈as been one of the great gifts of my life. It has always reminded me that long before we鈥檙e politicians, we鈥檙e fellow Americans and, above all, human beings.
And for
America has become the longest-lasting democracy in history in large part thanks to generations of immigrants who have brought their talents, hard work, and dreams to our country. I was honored to welcome Pedro, who will help us write the next chapter of our American story.
