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Former President George H.W. Bush Remains In Hospital, 'in Great Spirits'

The 41st president was taken to Houston Methodist Hospital Tuesday after complaining of shortness of breath, and he will remain there Thursday night.
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President George H.W. Bush will remain in a Houston hospital Thursday night, but his spokesman said the 90-year-old "is in great spirits."

The 41st president of the United States was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital Tuesday after suffering from shortness of breath. A spokesman said the hospital trip was just a precaution.

"President Bush had another terrific day and is in great spirits. He was visited by Mrs Bush as well as his son Neil and daughter-in-law Maria Bush, and has received well wishes from family, friends and fellow citizens," his office said in a statement Thursday. "He asked that his sincere wishes for a very Merry Christmas be extended to one and all."

Bush spent nearly two months at Houston Methodist in January 2013 for a bronchitis-related cough and other health issues. This June, he skydived to celebrate the birthday milestone.

Bush, who can no longer use his legs, most recently appeared seated in a wheelchair at an event in November at Texas A&M University with his son, former President George W. Bush.

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