The former president looked healthy and well-rested, and happier than he has in recent years. He said that he had been enjoying walking his dog in his new neighbourhood in Dallas, although he misses being commander-in-chief. It was December 2nd, and George W. Bush was back on stage. Not the world stage, of course. The former vice-president, Dick Cheney, has been nipping at Barack Obama's heels all year. But Mr Bush has let his successor forge ahead without second-guessing him. This was a temporary stage at the atSt Centre in San Antonio, Texas, and Mr Bush was the keynote speaker at an event called Get Motivated!, a day of inspirational speeches for personal and business success.
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