25 years ago

Former President George Bush was late, but he delighted the highly partisan and joyous Republican crowd Monday at the Castine Center east of Mandeville.

In a short speech, Bush extolled the virtues of his son, George W. Bush, and took some shots at Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore and running mate Joe Lieberman. The former president pounded on themes Republicans have been hammering away about for the past eight years.

“I said right here in Louisiana that character counts, that it means something. I want to see respect, honor and dignity restored to the White House. I know that George W. Bush will make that happen,” he said.

Bush said it was hard for him to stand on the sidelines while people were talking about his son.

“It was easier to deal with things they said

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