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Bush must navigate a treacherous post-presidency

 
In his post-presidency, George Bush has plans to construct a presidential library and work on his memoirs. WASHINGTON (CNN) – It's a position that John Quincy Adams once called downright pathetic: that of a former president. After all, the process of relinquishing the most powerful job in the world isn't an easy one, especially given the [...] (link)

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