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George H.W. Bush Released From Hospital

Former president George H. W. Bush attends an NFL football game between the Houston Texans an Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 23, 2014, in Houston.
Patric Schneider—AP Former president George H. W. Bush attends an NFL football game between the Houston Texans an Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 23, 2014, in Houston.

"He is now resting at home, grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care"

Former President George H.W. Bush was released from Houston Methodist Hospital Tuesday, a week after he was checked in as a precautionary measure due to shortness of breath.

“He is now resting at home, grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care,” a Bush spokesperson said in a statement.

Doctor’s said that the 90-year-old, who celebrated his recent birthday milestone by skydiving, returned to normal breathing on Monday.

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