After leaving office, Bush is writing a memoir, mainly recalling several major decisions during his presidency and his life before he entered the White House. Former US President Nixon once famously said: "The hardest job in the world is to be the outgoing US president." For President George W. Bush who just stepped down, retirement is not as beautiful and authoritative as when he was in office, but it is more leisurely and casual. One morning in February this year, Patrick Bieber, aged 19, was attending a class at Texas Christian University. Suddenly, his cell phone rang. After class, he realized that the phone call was originally from George W. Bush. In a brief telephone message, Bush said "thank you" four times in a row. Previously, Bieber had been planning a banquet to welcome Bush home and selling tickets for the banquet everywhere. "I hope I can call you to express my gratitude." Bush said in a telephone message. When Bieber learned that George W. Bush would move to a place near his parents' home, he decided to hold a welcome banquet. At the same time, he also decided to sell tickets abroad. Posters for the banquet have appeared in every corner of North Dallas. Bieber will use the ticket income to pay for his college tuition, and the rest will be donated to nearby primary schools. In George W. Bush's view, leaving a phone message is not enough to express his gratitude. In another class, Bieber's cell phone rang again, and he had to apologize to his teachers and classmates: "Excuse me, I have to talk to the president." This time, it was George W. Bush. I still want to thank you for your welcome banquet. Bieber listened carefully, but after a few minutes he said, "Sorry, Mr. President, I'm in class." "No problem, the class is important." Bush replied. Until a few weeks later, Bieber still remembered the phone call, because the person who called him was, after all, one of the most powerful people on earth. "I just want him to know that although he is unpopular in the polls, people still care about him." Bieber said. Bieber is certainly not the only one who cares about George W. Bush. Molly Wilberg, who also lives in Dallas, is one of them. When George W. Bush ran for president in 2000, Wilberg, who was only six years old at that time, provided him with 1 US dollar campaign funds. After returning to Dallas, Bush invited this 14-year-old boy to his home for the first time. Accompanied by agents, the boy walked into Bush's house and they sat in chairs in the backyard. George W. Bush said to Wilberg, "You can ask any question you want." They stayed together for 90 minutes, and when the child came home, he told all this to his grandmother. Like many people in the community, Wilberg's grandmother is a Republican through and through. Even during his presidency, George W. Bush has always been an easy-going and friendly person. But in the past eight years, Bush's words and deeds are undoubtedly the product of careful planning, and his timetable is as meticulous as a Swiss watch. So after leaving office, chatting casually with neighbors became Bush's favorite pastime. At the same time, it seems that George W. Bush's choice of "who to chat with" is very cautious and meaningful. When he left the White House, the opposition rate from all over the United States was as high as 73%. Many people may forgive Bush for his past mistakes, but he has never given any interviews since he left the White House. George W. Bush returned to his hometown of Texas, enjoying a comfortable life, chatting easily with old friends and his supporters, and occasionally spending time with young people. According to local media reports in Dallas, one day, George H.W. Bush was invited to visit a local elementary school and asked the students if they knew him. A student said, "You are George Washington." Bush replied quickly and tactfully, "I'm George Washington Bush." "He will definitely stay at home. There is no doubt that this is exactly what he wants to do. " Bruce Buckland, an expert on presidential issues at the University of Texas at Austin, said, "Bush doesn't like people who oppose him, let alone critics and other opponents. Now, he doesn't contact his opponent, but is with his supporters. " He also said: "We will find that Bush does not want to participate in the discussion about his presidency. He may decide to forget everything. He may want to be Jimmy Carter of Bush, or make money by speaking on tour. This is all his possible choices. " George W. Bush, who is deeply loved by the people in his hometown, is also exploring personalized retirement and trying to make various choices. In April this year, he gave his first speech on expenses. The highest ticket price is $400, and his reward is $654.38+$5,000. Since then, he has participated in many TV interviews and public speeches, including a talk show with former US President Bill Clinton at the end of May. Of course, these are paid. In addition, Bush organized the "Presidential Training Center" at Southern Methodist University, and often held discussions with student leaders. "Bush always seems to be on the university campus," said Putik Klebel, president of the Southern Methodist University Student Union. "Although I don't agree with all his policies, I believe everything comes from his heart and he has been doing what he thinks is right." On October 20th, 65438/kloc-0, when he left Washington, George W. Bush chose an absolutely "safe" destination for his next stop-to go home and return to Texas. Bush's friends are all elites in Texas, and this is where he grew up. Bush's surname is quite influential here. It is also the birthplace of laura bush. When she left the White House with George H.W. Bush, her approval rating was twice that of George H.W. Bush. When George W. Bush died, many Texans spontaneously went to the airport to meet him. Bob Maxwell, his personal assistant, said: "At least 30,000 people came at that time, and we never relied on free snacks and beer to attract popular people. Most Texans like George W. Bush very much. They believe that George W. Bush made his own choice and has always adhered to his beliefs. They appreciate such people. " Texas close friend who wrote memoirs to appreciate George W. Bush also said that the eight-year White House career has not changed George W. Bush. "Every time I chat with him, he is still so optimistic and confident." Bush's good friend Roland Ryan said. George W. Bush has always called this baseball player a "hero" in his heart. Since George W. Bush left the White House, Ryan has helped him manage his own orchestra for public welfare activities. In April this year, Ryan, now the owner of the Texas Rangers, invited Bush to play baseball. "He was very healthy, and we had a good time that day." Ryan said. However, even in my hometown, there is always something unsatisfactory. Compared with when Bush took office, Texas is not what it used to be. The unemployment rate continues to rise, and in some towns, the economic depression is becoming more and more serious. Although Texas is still a "Republican state", the Republican Party leads only two seats in the Texas Senate. Bush's efforts to establish a policy research institution and think tank in Southern Methodist University also attracted a lot of opposition. Critics say that the only function of this think tank is to cover up Bush's policy mistakes and hurt the academic independence of the school. Supporters said that the organization was established specifically to solve the most concerned problems in the world in the 2/kloc-0 century. In the 100 days after leaving the White House, Bush has raised 1 100 million dollars, which came from some long-term financial supporters of Bush at home. He plans to build a presidential library in a university in Dallas to collect files during his eight years in power. The total cost of the library is estimated at $300 million. Tom six, a billionaire friend of George H.W. Bush, said that George H.W. Bush was writing a memoir, mainly recalling several major decisions during his presidency and his life before he took office. He said: "I know that Bush is working hard on his book. He believes that history will make a fair evaluation of him. " In Bush's mind, history must evaluate him more intimately than the current mainstream American media. ■