News Priceless moment with George H. W. Bush inspired me to become a Republican, public servant December 5, 2018 Sophia A. Nelson, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Priceless moment with George H. W. Bush inspired me to become a Republican, public servant President George H.W. Bush immediately focused on me, outstretched his hand, and smiled at me. “Hello there,” he said. “What is your name?”