President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent well wishes to former First Lady Barbara Bush Wednesday, after she was hospitalized for respiratory issues.
“Michelle and I send our best wishes to Mrs. Bush for a speedy recovery,” Obama said in a statement. “Barbara is blessed to have both a loving, supportive family by her side and a vibrant spirit that we hope will have her feeling better soon. I know I speak for Americans everywhere when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and her family on this New Year’s Day.”
Bush, 88, was admitted to a Houston hospital on Monday, former President George H.W. Bush’s office announced Tuesday night.
“She is in great spirits, has already received visits from her husband and family, and is receiving fantastic care,” a statement from the former president’s office read, as quoted by the Associated Press.
Former President Bill Clinton also tweeted Wednesday that his thoughts were with the former first lady.
I’ll be rooting for Barbara Bush’s full recovery while she’s rooting for Baylor today. All my best to her and @GeorgeHWBush.
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) January 1, 2014
