Behind every President there is a First Lady!
Behind Pres. Bush there was the wonderful Laura Bush of Midland, TX. Didn't you love her West Texas accent and folksy demeanor?
She was a very traditional First Lady, a lot like the other Mrs. Bush. However, she made unique contributions to women's rights in places where women have no rights:
"Since the attacks of September 11, Mrs. Bush has been an outspoken supporter of the women of Afghanistan.
In November 2001, she became the first First Lady to give the President's weekly radio address, speaking out against the Taliban's oppression of women and children.
She has traveled to Afghanistan three times and serves as honorary chair of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council."
She was very active in promoting breast cancer awareness here and everywhere else:
"Mrs. Bush has helped thousands of women take charge of their health by raising awareness of breast cancer and heart disease.
As Ambassador for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Heart Truth campaign, Mrs. Bush traveled the country to educate women about the symptoms of heart disease, which is the number one killer of American women.
In addition, Mrs. Bush helped launch the U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research and the Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the Americas, which unite the resources of researchers and advocates in the United States and around the world."
She was great.
We welcome the First Lady and Pres. Bush back to Dallas!
