Tributes poured in yesterday for former US first lady Lady Bird Johnson, who died on Wednesday.
"Mrs Johnson became First Lady on a fateful day in November 1963 and was a steady, gentle presence for a mourning nation in the days that followed." - US President George W. Bush.
"Lady Bird was a strong woman who inspired her daughters and other young women to develop and speak their minds." - Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton.
"Like all Americans, but especially those of us who call Texas home, we loved Lady Bird.... She made the world beautiful in so many ways, and was beautiful to all of us who knew and loved her." - Former President George H.W. Bush.
"During her husband's campaign for the presidency in 1964, she visited cities in the South considered too racially volatile for his presence. She was President Johnson's full partner in the War on Poverty, including convincing him to implement the Head Start program." - Former President Jimmy Carter.
"Lady Bird Johnson was a wonderful first lady and one of the kindest and most caring and compassionate people I've ever met in politics. She was a great friend to the Kennedy family, in both good times and bad, and we cherished every moment we spent with her." - Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
"When our nation called upon Lyndon Johnson to take the oath of office in the face of tragedy he did so with his courageous wife beside him. As First Lady she represented our nation with honor and dignity." - Former first lady Nancy Reagan.
Source: China Daily/agencies
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