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A man pays his respects to former President George H. W. Bush at a makeshift memorial across from Walker's Point, the Bush's summer home, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

The Latest: Bush’s service dog lies by flag-draped casket

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President Donald Trump speaks to media about the death of former President George H. W. Bush, during his meeting with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel at the G20 summit, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Donald Trump weighs two-week government funding extension after George H.W. Bush death

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1993, file photo, U.S. President George H.W. Bush greets Somali children applauding him during a visit to an orphanage in famine-ravaged Baidoa. Bush was on a two-day visit to Somalia to review Operation Restore Hope. In his final weeks as president, Bush sent U.S. troops to Somalia to help pacify warring clans and protect overland shipments of food to starving Somalis. He said at the time: “These are humanitarian concerns, and in my view it is proper that the president show this concern to the people over there.” (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

George H.W. Bush guided by concern for humanity

By JAMIE STENGLE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 11, 2008 file photo, former President George H.W. Bush arrives on the South Lawn of White House in Washington. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File)

George H.W. Bush a trailblazer

By Stephen Dinan and Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Cathy Rogers of Windham, Maine, pays her respects at a makeshift memorial for President George H. W. Bush across from Walker's Point, the Bush's summer home, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Americans to begin saying their goodbyes to George H.W. Bush

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and IVAN MORENO - Associated Press

A statue of former President George H.W. Bush stands in downtown Houston, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. Bush is returning to Washington as a revered political statesman, hailed by leaders across the political spectrum and around the world as a man not only of greatness but also of uncommon decency and kindness. Bush, died late Friday at his Houston home at age 94, is to be honored with a state funeral at National Cathedral in the nation's capital on Wednesday, followed by burial Thursday on the grounds of his presidential library at Texas A&amp;M.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George H.W. Bush’s life embodiment of Texas spirit

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2009, file photo, former President George H. W. Bush, left, walks with his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, followed by their son, President George W. Bush, and his wife first lady Laura Bush, to a reception in honor of the Points of Light Institute, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

George and Barbara Bush, a ‘storybook’ 73-year marriage

By MICHAEL GRACZYK - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 5, 1989 file photo, U.S. President George H.W. Bush holds a news conference at the White House in Washington where he condemned the Chinese crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander, File)

Donald Trump calls President Bush ‘a wonderful man,’ will attend funeral

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this file photo, former Presidents from right, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter gather on stage during a hurricanes relief concert in College Station, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

George H.W. Bush remembered as peerless patriot, patriarch of political dynasty

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this photo taken on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991, U.S. President George H. Bush, left, and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev sit together at the Soviet Embassy after meeting in Madrid, Spain. Former Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev expressed his "deep condolences" Saturday Dec. 1, 2018, to the family of former U.S President George Bush and all Americans following his death, age 94. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)

Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet Union leader, recalls ‘genuine partner’ George H.W. Bush

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 1991, file photo, President George H.W. Bush gestures during a joint news conference with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, at the Soviet Embassy in Madrid. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

Gorbachev praises Bush for political abilities, character

By MATTHEW BODNER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump listens to questions from members of the media during his meeting with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel at the G20 Summit, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump sets aside political differences in honoring Bush

By ZEKE MILLER and CATHERINE LUCEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1990, file photo, President George H.W. Bush receives applause from Vice President Dan Quayle, left, and House Speaker Thomas Foley prior to delivering his first State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)

Quotes from former President George H.W. Bush

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Kasich lowers flags for former President George H.W. Bush

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FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1990, file photo, President George H.W. Bush receives applause from Vice President Dan Quayle, left, and House Speaker Thomas Foley prior to delivering his first State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)

Presidents, others praise former President George H.W. Bush

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Feb. 6, 2007, file photo, former President George H.W. Bush arrives at the 2007 Ronald Reagan Freedom Award gala dinner held in his honor in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bush has died at age 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Significant life, career dates of George H.W. Bush

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 11, 2008 file photo, former President George H.W. Bush arrives on the South Lawn of White House in Washington. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File)

The Latest: A&M: Bush to be buried at presidential library

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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2007, file photo provided by the U.S. Army Golden Knights, former President George H.W. Bush free falls with Golden Knights parachute team member Sgt. 1st Class Mike Elliott, as he makes a dramatic entrance to his presidential museum during a rededication ceremony in College Station, Texas. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (Sgt. 1st Class Kevin McDaniel/U.S. Army via AP, File)

Things to Know about George H.W. Bush

By MICHAEL GRACZYK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 1991, file photo, President George H.W. Bush talks to reporters in the Rose Garden of the White House after meeting with top military advisors to discuss the Persian Gulf War. From left are, Defense Secretary Dick Cheney, Vice President Dan Quayle, White House Chief of Staff John Sununu, the president, Secretary of State James A. Baker III, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Colin Powell. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

1991 Gulf War looms large over Bush’s Mideast legacy

By HUSSAIN AL-QATARI and JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Reaction to the death of former president George H.W. Bush

By The Associated Press - Associated Press