What George W. Bush Did After Nancy Reagan Died Stunned The World Say what you want about George W. Bush, but one thing is for certainhe knows how to honor those who have made a profound impact on this country. Weve seen this time and time again with his unrelenting support of our men and women in uniform, and were seeing again following the death of Mrs. Nancy Reagan. Just moments after her passing was announced, Bush released the following statement. Laura and I are saddened by the loss of former First Lady Nancy Reagan, he began. Mrs. Reagan was fiercely loyal to her beloved husband, and that devotion was matched only by her devotion to our country. Her influence on the White House was complete and lasting. During her time as First Lady and since, she raised awareness about drug abuse and breast cancer. When we moved into the White House, we benefited from her work to make those historic rooms beautiful, he continued. Laura and I are grateful for the life of Nancy Reagan, and we send our condolences to the entire Reagan family. We applaud G.W. Bush for taking the time to craft such a heartfelt dedication to Nancy Reagan. If only Obama would display this kind of respect. 