Alan K. Simpson delivers eulogy at George H.W. Bush's funeral

Former Senator Alan Simpson delivered a eulogy at the funeral for. Simpson said, "He often said, when the really tough choices come, it's the country, not me. It's not about Democrats or Republicans, it's for our country that I fought for." See his full remarks here.
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[@williammcdaniel6248]

This is by the far the finest eulogy that I have ever heard. Such a personal message and a understanding of one’s appreciation for another friend.

[@a2casius]

A Man of his age, with such depth and wisdom; They don't make them like that anymore. So eloquently delivered. I clapped.

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

No they dont sadly

[@billfountain856]

He really nailed the 10 minutes he was given - excellent story teller!

[@MrAitraining]

Alan Simpson was wonderful here. Very touching and funny tribute.

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

Even in a frail body his voice was strong and his message to those that knew Bush 41 was a wonderful tribute to his friend. Mixed with humor and love for a friend now gone.

[@marcscheel4372]

What a great speech/eulogy by a personal friend. A friend who had also suffered the slings and arrows of the press. I so enjoyed listening to this. As I age, I see the best in people and avoid their flaws. God knows I have mine. Thank you Mr. Simpson and God bless George H.W. Bush.

[@marysmith2666]

K

[@waynehenson1094]

Amen!

[@collinsje5]

It isn't lost on me that this amazing and funny tribute was offered up by a man of 87.

[@raisedonAMradio]

This was one for the ages...

[@kentexican5844]

... and then some.

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

It was said of Lincoln when he died that now he belongs to the ages. It is so true of great men and women when they leave us.

[@senniewhite6301]

History does not define the man by his position but his actions and steady journey through life. "Well done, good and faithful servant".

[@johnnypaul826]

"Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life." "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in."

[@jabulanimadlingoziblondes981]

Love

[@geraldinalagos]

Such a wise words.

[@sondra2774]

Love this

[@dookoonu2741]

Powerful words - "Quotations for eternity."

[@markmiller3308]

Profound…Such a wonderful tribute by Senator Simpson to his friend George. All the speeches that day were wonderful. A loving sendoff for a loving man.

[@khale4nia]

Had to come back to this almost 2 years later... much needed in these times.

[@herbyparker8284]

What a man - What a Speech! It's about Country! "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in."

[@haydes2106]

My favorite eulogy! It’s all so true about humor and hate!

[@gwynnlyell7338]

Thank you Mr. Simpson, that was marvelous.

[@MITsolar]

...superb speech....and with a great sense of humor

[@mondobeyondo]

A wonderful, moving, beautiful eulogy.

[@CFLsurfr]

George Bush Jr's eulogy was excellent, but Sen. Simpson's eulogy was excellent as well and damn near just as good. Such a wonderful speaker.

[@marybethleib8286]

Sen Simpson was and still is one of a kind!! A loyal warrior himself!

[@nazur72]

What scandal was simpson going through that he was so unpopular? He said he was z list .93 percent..

[@marybethleib8286]

Simpson was majority whip during late 80s and early 90s I think and as a moderate on critical social issues such as abortion among other things, got in the cross hairs of both the party and the media from time to time. Think he was replaced as whip by Trent Lott... but my memory wasn't what it was...lol. He was always outspoken ...it's just how he was and is known for his clever and sardonic quotes. Not always appreciated by those who didn't appreciate his whit or temperament. Part of the generation that gave us Bush and Dole. Like I said...they just don't make like that anymore.

[@rayjr62]

I guess you have to be outspoken to call senior citizens living on social security (and not much else) a bunch of greedy geezers. @@marybethleib8286

[@melanieohara6941]

I am such an Al Simpson Fan. Go, Big Al! Wyoming loves you.🙋🏼‍♀️💞🌠

[@kentexican5844]

What a freaking riot he was ... 'laughed 'til I cried.

[@davemillerton9333]

Billings, Montana was always proud of Alan Simpson just down the road also.

[@kentexican5844]

I laughed 'til I ... well I laughed really hard. Sen Simpson was hilarious! What an awesome tribute the whole proceedings were today!

[@ripineiosefa7979]

Wow..a great man, a great father but a greater friend to those who knew him.

[@Farrah300]

I loved it too. Yes, it's very sad when someone passes away, but Sen. Simpson was remembering to good, humorous times he had with Pres. Bush. I think this is what he would have wanted.

[@BigJoe631000]

Watched in Ireland today and thought what a wonderful, well delivered eulogy to a well respected former President, and wondered what would be said, sometime in the future, about the present incumbent!

[@TheAmericanIdol]

All the eulogy and speeches were fantastic, but you can tell Alan + the former Pres had a really special friendship. To have a friend like that is amazing and rare; what a beautiful eulogy indeed.

[@AW71]

Best eulogy of the day!

[@pamlyons2452]

I hope some people and the media listened to these words. Very insightful.

[@jpai4144]

Hopefully Trump paid attention to these eulogies as well to see what class and humility are

[@stryker1999]

@@jpai4144 Inappropriate place for your B.S., pal. But actually, expecting the smarter than God media to listen to anyone but themselves, requires divine intervention from that God. Because they won't. They conveniently forget all the things they once said about George Herbert Walker Bush in their attempt to seem pious and "evenhanded." As Michael Goodwin, a democrat journalist, noted today, democrats love Republicans - when they're dead. Prior to that, it's open season.

[@jpai4144]

@@stryker1999 not really, I think everyone can learn from moments like this, President and all, not just the media, that's my point

[@2126Eliza]

stryker1999 That's because of Trump. He makes everyone look good

[@jpai4144]

@@stryker1999 So you accuse me of being inappropriate and you write that drivel?.. your President is not perfect by ANY stretch of the imagination, he is heavily flawed and in moments of death like this EVERYONE no matter what political affiliation can learn to better themselves as human beings, not just the media and "other people", that's a simple fact, sorry to have triggered you so much, Good Lord

[@michaelmwale8679]

By far the greatest eulogy I have ever heard.... Master class in friendship! I often come back here, you get a new lesson everytime.

[@amvance]

"Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in." I'll never forget that one. Beautiful eulogy, Bush Sr was loved.

[@instapizzabmx4206]

Had the chance to repeat those words for my late friend James at his memorial. He truly never hated anyone, so it worked for him as well as George. 🕊

[@lawtonify]

just shows it dont matter what walk of life we come from rich or poor famous or a leader of a country..we have 1 thing in common and get to feel the same as one another.....loss of a loved one..r.i.p from england...i salute you all....

[@larasmi1234]

Hatred corrodes the container it is carried in. Profound!

[@duenge]

What a wonderful speaker!...

[@samwright4998]

Touching tribute.

[@joncaju]

This. Is what is missing in our national politics today

[@Earnestlie]

From all appearances and impressions both George HW & Alan K were/are dear and loyal friends.

[@elaine1962]

Such a funny eulogy! Senator Simpson did a good job. 🇺🇸

[@treeko1377]

I love when people take a Funeral and take the "eral" out of it! Thank u!

[@alexandertodd9611]

Try watching John Cleese’s eulogy for Graham Chapman ...!

[@arjaygee]

What a marvelous eulogy!

[@audible67]

you can see why they were such good friends.

[@kidjackson8019]

Excellent eulogy.

[@gilbertroberts8638]

A very touching eulogy for a great man.

[@annortiz5905]

Wonderful eulogy

[@ladyofsaints8782]

Great great friend!

[@sonnybrown4758]

Wow. That was something. Beautiful words.

[@buckeyewill2166]

Last of the Goldwater Republicans.

[@sondra2774]

"Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington D.C. are not bothered by heavy traffic."

[@riachia9452]

Sorry, could you help clarify what this joke means? I can't quite figure it out. Is it something only Americans understand?

[@lonmcq7317]

@@riachia9452 This implies that there is so little integrity in Politics that those who have it are in a group by themselves... Bush 41 was indeed a class act...

[@ramkumarkrishnan3993]

Classic Alan Simpson .. what a beautiful eulogy ... agree with the sentiment below - they don't make the likes of him anymore

[@michaelmadison883]

What a wonderful speech.

[@noreenfarrell7475]

A very powerful and beautiful eulogy. Made me cry. He’s probably the last president of the “Greatest Generation”. We will never see their equal again.

[@philsimon4291]

Don't forget mr Carter.A WW2 Vet as well-I know not very well like either.

[@peterwilliam5956]

Awesome tribute

[@liewjames2852]

A most moving tribute! All the eulogies were eloquent and great but this one is the best!

[@wyattaw2]

What an awesome tribute to a friend.

[@dremarley4388]

This old guy was funny. Nice speech.

[@derykdavid2849]

Lovely, heartfelt tribute with a message - hatred corrodes the vessel that bears it!

[@KenGriffiths]

I've watched that a handful of times and never fail to find it inspiring and beautiful.

[@100perdido]

Too bad we can't have more people in government like Alan Simpson. "Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington are not burdened by heavy traffic", a line which Trump should think about but which of course does not understand.

[@HarryRatioRatio]

Someone contact the National Film Registry, please.

[@coolmovieman1]

Great tribute by Mr Simpson

[@1bls]

Great Eulogy. Perfect recipe of a bit of humor, sentiment, humility, and loyalty.

[@deb16acres20]

That my friends is a great man delivering an incredible speech.

[@philipcarthy2977]

I could listen to this man all day,brilliant eulogy

[@Bc-wq7rv]

A touching and tender tribute......

[@randyjones3180]

Notice the faces of those listening, Democrat and republican alike smiling, laughing, mesmerized by this great story teller.

[@lisastafford5842]

I love his lapel pin. Alan Simpson is truly a treasure of our great state. For so many different reasons.

[@bltcrunchy]

What a beautiful speech.

[@nomadjeff1922]

"Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in" Let it go.

[@mattkeller1590]

Such a well-crafted eulogy. I recommend listening to it.

[@robmastro8620]

Ive watched this a good 15 times and each time I get a little something else from Senator Simpsons remarks. So beautifully and poignantly spoken

[@jacobmathew6135]

One of my all time favorite Senators.

[@PernellHillMinisterP]

"Hatred corrodes the container that it's carried in" Alan K. Simpson

[@TheLovelySheri]

Bill looked surprised the entire time.

[@randyjones3180]

Enjoyed seeing the congregation in awe and captivated by Sen. Simpson.

[@chawlsey]

God Bless America! Super tribute!!

[@CFootman82]

So eloquently said.

[@cnb4110]

Is this not the most wonderful tribute ever !

[@WildWing-wl7nj]

Great speech by one of America's best ever.

[@kylehollie]

This speech is perfect. What great sharing. Love this.

[@ampiciline]

wow , a very sharp mind . how old is he ?? 94 ???/ very impressive

[@diane9247]

Priceless, Mr. Simpson.

[@mattlucas4046]

What a good soul. It just makes you smile. And maybe a tear in the eye. Simply beautiful.

[@DebbieMarthey-jn2kh]

Excellent words Alan Simpson!

[@ellierfromthebronx4531]

You can see he had a great friendship with the late Mr. Bush...

[@JeremyDeBose]

Glad this popped up today. What a eulogy.

[@joncaju]

Simpson, "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in." I wish the camera had panned to where Trump was sitting when Senator Simpson said that.

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

How do you know he wasnt addressing Obama in his bash the president self cingradulatory tour or Hillary and her extent of fakery to distroy someone with a paid for fabricated dossier.

[@lisadc4681]

@@pinkyhotmessx69 Exactly! The hate filled Trump obsessed just can't help but bring him into every conversation..it would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic! Everything anyone says about anything is really about Trump! Ridiculous!

[@tostentwo]

@@pinkyhotmessx69 Because he wasn't.

[@andyalviar9053]

joncaju I thought he glanced at Donald when he was saying that.... I swear he did😊😊😊

[@albertoc17]

@@andyalviar9053 Senator Simpson was looking for Jim Acosta.

[@bammer3652]

"Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life" and "Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in" My next tattoo!! 💓💓Love it

[@benwilsonMMA]

Wow this is great! Dont judge a book by its cover i thought like everone else that he was gonna get up and give some boring speech but he killed this!

[@purrehype]

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SPEECH

[@reneeca5696]

Lovely❤

[@Ken-lp9qt]

This is classic Alan Simpson. Even during his time in Washington DC, he exhibited that same strait forward unpretentious style of speaking. He had a quick dry sense of humor and very even tempered and sincere when he served as a senator. Especially when he served on the Senate Judiciary committee during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings. Incidentally, it was none other than Joe Biden who was the chairman of that committee. That was two years before the Republicans took back the Senate.

[@ramonadowning6102]

Very nicely done.

[@stepheneagle8408]

Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington DC aren't troubled by heavy traffic

[@georges4562]

A class act

[@mugokiberenge8818]

Why a narration, storyteller...Nailed it. Could story telling approach to be next revolutionary

[@stevencoffone288]

What a sweetheart !

[@kylehollie]

I love this speech, just wonderful, great guy.

[@raulinazario9462]

Amen

[@nomadjeff1922]

All of that went so far over Trump's head. He's never known "old school" respect and honor along with a great sense of humor. So sad he is so disconnected with the dignity and integrity of people like Alan Simpson. The difference in a Vase and a Vase...…………..$35 bucks. I love politicians who can have some fun and relate to real life. We desperately need that kindness and sense of humor today. Try it. It works.

[@daveirwin839]

I know we should have had a sweetheart like Hillary instead

[@nomadjeff1922]

You Dave it's not about Hillary vs Trump. I did not vote for either. Give it a rest. I don't like either of them and frankly I did not like either choice. My vote is my vote and your vote is yours. But you go ahead and go down with the ship defending Donald Trump. I hope all your dreams come true. It does not take much to read your insult between the lines. Keep up the hate. Seems you enjoy it.

[@nomadjeff1922]

Thanks Jim for your kindness and sense of humor. Enjoy your freedom to insult via the internet. You seem like a guy who would be fun to party with. You could entertain us all with your vast knowledge and interpretation of Alan Simpsons eulogy. Have a good night Jim and remember to spread that hate. It suits you.

[@daveirwin839]

@@nomadjeff1922 So if I don't like a certain candidate it is hate but if you don’t like a candidate its ok.

[@nomadjeff1922]

Nice try at picking a fight Dave. Your vote is yours, my vote belongs to me. Deal with it. Keep up the hate for anyone different from you or who expresses a different opinion. You should run for office. Diplomacy seems to be your talent. Have a good one and tell your mom hello for me.

[@LightChu2.7183]

Who can plz explain "the vase and the vase" joke 4:50 , I can not get it. Thx

[@diamondtbar9818]

Here's a primer on the various pronunciations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5LPn5SLoMykrpY The British pronounce it "vozz" while Americans generally pronounce it "vaase" or "vaaze." And the "vase and the vase" joke was simply to underscore how the mere pronunciation of an item, no matter how expensive or well-thought-of said item might be, does nothing to enhance its worth. Taken a step further: Titles bestowed upon persons do nothing to enhance their worth. In my opinion, it was a brilliant allegory, considering the senator’s very immediate audience.

[@gidget2145]

Yes, do not forget

[@stephengiese7753]

What a very humourous, Cute and revealing speech

[@mariestevenson9459]

Does anyone really know what was on the letters would love to know

[@maga_idi0t]

Only George H.W. Bush can take that L. Great eulogy.

[@ricks.1318]

VERY moving ......... RIP