Former president thanks two predecessors and their spouses at library opening

A former president posted a public message on X thanking two predecessors and their spouses for attending the opening of a presidential library complex earlier in the day. "To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country," the post stated.

" The post followed the opening ceremony for the library in Chicago.

Library opening and attendance The event marked the first public appearance in several months for one of the former presidents who attended. The library opened nearly ten years after the end of the administration that established it. During the ceremony, the former president delivering remarks thanked a vice president for eight years of partnership.

The remarks described the relationship as beginning as running mates and ending as family.

Additional comments at the event A former first lady spoke at the ceremony and referred to efforts to limit access to education and devalue diversity. The remarks also mentioned instances where fact and fiction are presented together. The former president who was not invited to the event is permitted to visit the library, according to a foundation official.