The Letter George H.W. Bush Wrote To Bill Clinton.

Here is the letter former United States President George H.W. Bush penned for his successor President Bill Clinton and reportedly left the note in the Oval Office on the 1993 Inauguration Day. This is a great reminder of what a true statesman he was. Mr. Bush passed away on Friday at the age of 94.

The full text read:

Dear Bill,

When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.

I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.

There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.

You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.

Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.

Good luck—

George