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Washington Whispers by Paul Bedard

Wine Does the Trick for George H.W. Bush

October 06, 2009 12:53 PM ET | Paul Bedard | Permanent Link | Print

By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers

We've discovered a link between former Presidents Jefferson and George H. W. Bush: vino. In previewing the new Culture of Wine exhibit at his library and museum in College Station, Texas, the 41st president tells Whispers: "It is a little known historical fact that just as wine has played an increasingly important role in American society since Thomas Jefferson dared dream that one day his country might produce varietals and vintages equal to those found elsewhere, wine has also played a crucial role in the life of the Bush family." One example: In 1997, over dinner, 41 revealed to wife Barbara his plans for a parachute jump. "Her sharply opinionated reaction, at first, momentarily called into question whether such a jump might actually happen," Bush tells our Suzi Parker. "But then, at that critical moment, I offered her a glass of dry white wine, changed the subject, and the rest, well, is history."

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booze

I was wondering why we couldn't get along with Moslems.

Wine...

Colt 45 Works Every Time - GHWB = Billy Dee Williams? Who knew?

All disapear

I have to agree with the first comment, It is really funny how one glass of wine it makes it all disappear. Lets all drink a glass and change a subject soon we all disappear.

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