(25 Apr 2013)
AP Television
1. Mid of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair walking into opening ceremony for George W. Bush library
2. Mid of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi talking to people before ceremony begins
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3. Wide of library as all five living US presidents are announced
4. Various of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter walking out to ceremony
5. Close of American flag
6. Various of Obama walking up to podium
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"To know the man is to like the man. Because he's comfortable in his own skin, he knows who he is, he doesn't put on any pretenses. He takes his job seriously but he doesn't take himself too seriously. He is a good man."
8. Cutaway of Michelle Obama, Barbara Bush, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Laura Bush listening
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President
"The first thing I found in that desk the day I took office was a letter from George. And one that demonstrated his compassion and his generosity. For he knew that I would come to learn what he had learned. That being president above all, is a humbling job. There are moments where you make mistakes, there are times where you wish you could turn back the clock."
10. Cutaway of former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush
11. Wide of former President Bill Clinton walking up to podium
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Bill Clinton, Former US President:
"A couple of times a year in his second term, George Bush would call me just to talk politics. And a chill went up and down my spine when Laura said that all their records were digitised. Dear God, I hope there's no record of those conversations in this vast and beautiful building."
12. Mid of George W. Bush walking up to podium
13. Pull out of Bush at podium
14. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, Former US President:
"But in the end, leaders are defined by the convictions they hold, and my deepest conviction, the guiding principle of the administration, is that the United States of America must strive to expand the reach of freedom." ++CUTS TO SHOT OF AUDIENCE++ I believe that freedom is a gift from God."
15. Cutaway of audience
16. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, Former US President
++SOUNDBITE BEGINS ON WIDE SHOT OF CEREMONY++
"It's the honour of a lifetime to lead a country as brave and as noble as the United States. Whatever challenges come before us, I will always believe our nation's best days lie ahead. ++CUTS TO CLOSE OF LAURA BUSH++ God Bless."
17. Various of George W. Bush, with tears in his eyes, waving and walking away
STORYLINE:
From El Salvador to Ghana, former heads of state made their way to Texas on Thursday to lionise George W. Bush, the US leader they served alongside on the world stage from 2000-2008.
Among the foreign leaders who travelled to the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum were former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
All five living US presidents gathered together in Dallas, putting politics aside as the 43rd U.S. president dedicated the library that documents his place in history.
President Barack Obama praised his predecessor's strength and resolve after September 11, calling Bush a "good man" who faced the storm head on.
"To know the man is to like the man. Because he's comfortable in his own skin, he knows who he is, he doesn't put on any pretenses. He takes his job seriously but he doesn't take himself too seriously. He is a good man," Obama said.
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