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

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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 Год назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@pinkyhotmessx69 5 лет назад

No they dont sadly

@billfountain856 5 лет назад

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

@johnnypaul826 5 лет назад

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

@jabulanimadlingoziblondes981 4 года назад

Love

@geraldinalagos 3 года назад

Such a wise words.

@sondra2774 3 года назад

Love this

@dookoonu2741 3 года назад

Powerful words - "Quotations for eternity."

@markmiller3308 Год назад

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 3 года назад

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

@amvance 5 лет назад

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

@instapizzabmx4206 Год назад

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. 🕊

@haydes2106 5 лет назад

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

@MITsolar 5 лет назад

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

@michaelmwale8679 Год назад

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

@sondra2774 3 года назад

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

@riachia9452 3 года назад

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

@lonmcq7317 3 года назад

@@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...

@treeko1377 5 лет назад

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

@alexandertodd9611 4 года назад

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

@gilbertroberts8638 5 лет назад

A very touching eulogy for a great man.

@ramkumarkrishnan3993 5 лет назад

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

@100perdido 5 лет назад

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.

@michaelmadison883 5 лет назад

What a wonderful speech.

@liewjames2852 5 лет назад

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

@derykdavid2849 5 лет назад

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

@KenGriffiths 5 лет назад

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

@PernellHillMinisterP 5 лет назад

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

@lisastafford5842 3 года назад

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

@philipcarthy2977 4 года назад

I could listen to this man all day,brilliant eulogy

@cnb4110 5 лет назад

Is this not the most wonderful tribute ever !

@ampiciline 5 лет назад

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

@chawlsey 5 лет назад

God Bless America! Super tribute!!

@stevencoffone288 5 лет назад

What a sweetheart !

@reneeca5696 5 лет назад

Lovely❤

@maga_idi0t Месяц назад

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

@stephengiese7753 3 года назад

What a very humourous, Cute and revealing speech

@nomadjeff1922 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

I know we should have had a sweetheart like Hillary instead

@nomadjeff1922 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@nomadjeff1922 5 лет назад

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.

@ricks.1318 3 года назад

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

@joymariko5 4 года назад

Gold

@LightChu2.7183 5 лет назад

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

@diamondtbar9818 5 лет назад

Here's a primer on the various pronunciations: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qalnaUkgqx4.html 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.

@genarasaritacotrera7011 4 месяца назад

1:38

@nirmalan5590 5 лет назад

🙏😴😴😴😴😴 Let him go yeah.😴😴😴😴

@ayatallahjaber4763 Год назад

Rip 🙏 ⚰ 🙏 ⚰ sen gerog

@cashmerefunk2077 5 лет назад

First thanks CBS news, second thanks Alan Simpson you did good sir, I salute you...hey trump are you listening.cashmere...

@nonyabeezwax8693 Год назад

All evil

@johnhud0079 5 лет назад

10:05 "Hatred corrodes the container its carried in" Simpson stared right at Trump when he said this.

@pinkyhotmessx69 5 лет назад

I believ he was looking at all of them. I think he actually empathized with Trump a bit on his media comments

@tostentwo 5 лет назад

@@pinkyhotmessx69 No, he was commenting on Trump's response. The press has had the same critique on every president but with Trump, reality is a new thing for him to deal with and it is confusing when someone isn't hiding it for the sake of dodging the resulting temper tantrum.

@larsbambi1575 4 года назад

Met in 62 just before JFK assassination

@judydoyle1124 5 лет назад

Monetizing a Presidential eulogy. Really?

@ralphsimpson5230 3 месяца назад

I wonder why Trump can listen to such wise people and still be so stupid.

@debralegorreta1375 5 лет назад

Senator Simpson forgot one "Loyalty" . . . Loyalty to the American Oil & Gas Industry.

@YouTubeisZionistTool 5 лет назад

Bush was / is a War criminal

@iconoclastvituperations9587 5 лет назад

i've never seen so many white people congregated in one place

@pinkyhotmessx69 5 лет назад

I really feel he was directing his eulogy to several sitting in the front pew both with empathy and recognizing how hateful and personal running for presidency has become. I think they were directly aimed at Hillary, Obama and Trump. To Trump a bit empathetucally and to all three egos Hillary Obama and Trump.

@575Lucky575 Год назад

Wrinkled flag on casket, means, traiter.

@MrAitraining 5 лет назад

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

@wojciechlindy6391 3 года назад

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

@jacksagrafsky4936 5 лет назад

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.

@collinsje5 5 лет назад

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

@raisedonAMradio 5 лет назад

This was one for the ages...

@kentexican5844 5 лет назад

... and then some.

@jacksagrafsky4936 5 лет назад

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.

@marcscheel4372 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

@waynehenson1094 4 года назад

Amen!

@kentexican5844 5 лет назад

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

@ripineiosefa7979 5 лет назад

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

@Farrah300 3 года назад

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.

@senniewhite6301 5 лет назад

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

@CFLsurfr 2 года назад

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.

@melanieohara6941 5 лет назад

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

@kentexican5844 5 лет назад

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

@davemillerton9333 5 лет назад

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

@larasmi1234 5 лет назад

Hatred corrodes the container it is carried in. Profound!

@pamlyons2452 5 лет назад

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

@jpai4144 5 лет назад

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

@stryker1999 5 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

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

@2126Eliza 5 лет назад

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

@jpai4144 5 лет назад

@@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

@mondobeyondo 5 лет назад

A wonderful, moving, beautiful eulogy.

@herbyparker8284 3 года назад

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

@elaine1962 5 лет назад

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

@gwynnlyell7338 5 лет назад

Thank you Mr. Simpson, that was marvelous.

@marybethleib8286 5 лет назад

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

@nazur72 5 лет назад

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

@marybethleib8286 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@buckeyewill2166 5 лет назад

Last of the Goldwater Republicans.

@AW71 5 лет назад

Best eulogy of the day!

@bomelton1898 5 лет назад

Thank you for posting the entire eulogy ... unlike NBC.

@casey4602 5 лет назад

MSNBC posted entire service including Sen. Simpson's eulogy.

@lawtonify 5 лет назад

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....

@samwright4998 5 лет назад

Touching tribute.

@Earnestlie 5 лет назад

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

@BigJoe631000 5 лет назад

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!

@joncaju 5 лет назад

This. Is what is missing in our national politics today

@duenge 5 лет назад

What a wonderful speaker!...

@dremarley4388 5 лет назад

This old guy was funny. Nice speech.

@arjaygee 5 лет назад

What a marvelous eulogy!

@audible67 5 лет назад

you can see why they were such good friends.

@sonnybrown4758 5 лет назад

Wow. That was something. Beautiful words.

@nomadjeff1922 5 лет назад

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

@ladyofsaints8782 5 лет назад

Great great friend!

@peterwilliam5956 5 лет назад

Awesome tribute

@annortiz5905 5 лет назад

Wonderful eulogy

@kidjackson8019 5 лет назад

Excellent eulogy.

@RockyMtnRebecca 5 лет назад

Fabulous ♥

@HarryRatioRatio 5 лет назад

Someone contact the National Film Registry, please.

@TheAmericanIdol Год назад

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.

@noreenfarrell7475 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@coolmovieman1 5 лет назад

Great tribute by Mr Simpson

@wyattaw2 5 лет назад

What an awesome tribute to a friend.

@joncaju 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

@@pinkyhotmessx69 Because he wasn't.

@andyalviar9053 5 лет назад

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

@albertoc17 5 лет назад

@@andyalviar9053 Senator Simpson was looking for Jim Acosta.

@Farrah300 3 года назад

I have to say that former senator Simpson was absolutely hilarious, while at the same time very respectful.

@randyjones3180 28 дней назад

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

@deb16acres20 3 года назад

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

@Bc-wq7rv 5 лет назад

A touching and tender tribute......

@ellierfromthebronx4531 5 лет назад

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

@AWallgren 5 лет назад

I enlisted in July of 1990 under the Presidency of George H.W. Bush. It was a period of time where the ideological divisions didn't define us. It seems everything previous to these days had an element of civility, and at the head of that civility was H.W. Bush. Many good memories and unique pride in serving during that period of time. May the present Commander in Chief take a lesson from a great man eulogized by other great men. God bless and receive George H.W. Bush as a friend.

@albertoc17 5 лет назад

Well said.👍 Thank you for your service.

@AWallgren 5 лет назад

@@albertoc17 thanks.

@Grodd70 5 лет назад

Mr. Wallgren excellent points and thank you for your service to this country.

@AWallgren 5 лет назад

@@Grodd70 thank you, sir.

@amvance 5 лет назад

I'm afraid the present Commander in Chief views himself as too good to learn anything or change in any way.

@bltcrunchy 5 лет назад

What a beautiful speech.

@Ken-lp9qt 3 года назад

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.