The powerful note from George Bush to his successor that moved Hillary Clinton to tears
The powerful letter, which is from Bush's presidential library, was left in the Oval Office for Bill Clinton to read back in January 1993.
During a campaign event in Pittsburgh June 14, Clinton described recently re-reading the letter and shared it on Instagram.
"I hadn't read it in a long time, until yesterday," she said. "It moved me to tears, just like it did all those years ago ... They had just fought a fierce campaign. Bill won, President Bush lost. In a democracy, that's how it goes. But when Bill walked into that office for the very first time as President, that note was waiting for him."
The note featured advice and well wishes for the new president, but Clinton highlighted the final few sentences.
"And it concluded with these words: 'You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success is now our country's success. And I am rooting hard for you. George,'" she said. "That's the America we love. That is what we cherish and expect."
The letter reads in full: