midland, texas, is just as much of our life as washington, d.c. we have this juxtaposition in life people don't realize. i think we've been through things on the outside that people have witnessed. but there is losses personal joys and struggles that we're going to share in this book i think will surprise people. >> host: from your upcoming book, for years, right up until this day when we walk into a room or restaurant, or almost any public space together we invariably hear, oh, look, it is the bush twins.at sometimes followed by an eye roll, then the place will fall uncomfortably quiet. oh, those wild bush twins. when did you understand that you had lost the public narrative about your own lives? >> it's a good question. i really think when we were 18, so when my dad become president, we were, when he was running for president we were entering college.en until then jenna's point we were living in texas. we went to a big public high school, austin high, that is like every other, you know, almost made-for-tv public high school. there is cheerleader

we are from midland texas. my grandpa was a homebuilder. he built a lot of midlands and those two, both of us were just as much a part of our life as george and barbara bush. and, in fact, it was sort of this cornerstone. midland, texas, is just as much a part of our lives as washington, d.c.. i think where this juxtaposition in life that i don't think people realize. i also think we have been through things on the outside that people have witnessed but then there's also personal joys and struggles that we will share in this that i think will surprise people. >> host: from your upcoming book, for years right up until this day when walking to room or a restaurant or almost any public space together we invariably hear what, it's the bush twins. sometimes followed by an eye roll and then the place will fall uncomfortably quiet over those while the bush twins. when did you understand that you had lost the public narrative about your life? >> guest: that's a good question. i really think when we were 18, when my dad became president or when he w

of juxtaposition i don't think people realize and i don't think we have been through things on midland texas is just as much a part of our lives as washington d.c. i also think we have been through things on the outside that people have witnessed but then there is personal joys and struggles that we will share and i think that will surprise people. >> from your upcoming book, right up until this day when we walk into a room or public space together we hear oh, look, it is the bush twins. oh, those wild bush wins. -- twins. when did you understand you lost the ability to not have a public life? >> when we were 18. we were running for college and until then we were lib living in texas and went to a big public high school. there is cheerleaders and jocks and the marching band and then when we were 18 and our dad started running for president all of a sudden i think we became more aware that other people had an arrogance of us that may or may or may not be true. we wanted to focus on the world and not more on how did others perceive us really. and i think what is interesting is that anybody i th

. >> president bush: we were both raised in midland texas. >> similar things.of the recovery in that life-changing moment, years to come after that, in history -- that ends up being the easier part. the actual transition is where it becomes difficult. complicated for most. >> sean: the people i've found, the deepest and most introspective are people who have been through really difficult challenges. cancer, something like you went through, because they have a greater appreciation than the rest ofou us. we take a lot of stuff for granted. so we are really proud for you. it's an honor to meet you. you have the two cutest kids in the world. nice to meet you too,o sarah. thank you all. coming up, we share the story of purple heart recipient and american war hero, retired staff sergeant spencer milo. he is also featured in the president george w. bush's new book, "portraits of courage." that, and more as "hannity" continues from the george w. bush presidential center in dallas, texas. [vo] progress is seizing the moment. your summer moment awaits you now that the su

host: midland, texas on the independent line. what are your thoughts about the early morning vote?aller: good morning. want thisle who those subsidizing collect taxes by printing ballots. that is where subsidize money comes from. who callede wasident bush when he people.to the reporter, my question on this, told president bush rebate, is it really your idea? yes.ident bush, latera minute [indiscernible] host: what would you like to say lawmakers do after this vote failed? them all.il since president clinton fail them all. [indiscernible] clarksville, tennessee on the republican line. what did you think about this morning's vote? caller: i was watching some of off, as much and as i could stand. i don't have a clue with the difference is between medicare and medicaid. during the debate it was mentioned by someone that if the bill was so great, why did the previous administration have to issue executive orders and change it 70 times before the president left office? such a wonderful thing. i could not get that out of my mind. it must have been like a movie, it must've been a doozy of

. >> you're from midland, texas. >> happy birthday.f it. the trip, everything. i love you, t.j. >> we love you. here's the thing. it's not a lot. but here's a "today" show mug. thank you for your enthusiasm. she's sipping air. it's "today" show air. >> she's been full energy since i was out here at 6:30 this morning. >> happy anniversary. >> thank you, guys. >> i hope it was worth it. >> it was. >> she says it was. >> coming up -- >> charlie says, let's see what's going on. >> the incredible journey of a stray dog named gobi. gobi interrupted an ultramarathon and changed one athlete's life forever. >>> seven ways to trick you into working out. >>> and we're grilling up all-american fare because something says fourth of july without getting corn in your teeth. >> you wore white for the ribs. >> i had ribs yesterday and i spilled rib on my white pants. this is not going to go well. >>> let's look at the weather for your fourth of july. looking at nice weather today. except for right into arkansas and tennessee. that's the best chance of

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. >> and i hear you're from midland, texas.s trip four. >> every bit of it. >> it's true. >> every bit. i love you. >> we love you. so here's the thing, it's not a lot but here's a "today show" mug. thank you for your enthusiasm. it's a "today show" air. >> she's been full of enthusiasm since was out here at 8:00 this morning. >> it was. >>> coming up, coming up, the incredible journey of a stray dog named doby. he interrupted an ultra marathon and changed one athlete's life forever. >> and seven ways to strik trick yourself into working out. then grilling up some delicious all american fair because nothing says fourth of july like a barbecue. >> and up are right to the rim. >> i know. i had ribs like yesterday and i spilled ribd right on my white pants. so this is not going to go well. >>> let's take a look at the weather for your fourth of july and we are looking at really nice weather today except for right down in arkansas and western tennessee. that's our best chance of seeing some rain. isolated severe storms through the

his baseball career took place in west texas, first for the midland indians and then for the odessa oilers. during his playing days, emmel met several baseball legends including jackie robinson. emmel's baseball career came to a close when clementine gave him an ultimatum, either stay married or keep playing baseball. emmel was a wise man and he chose to focus on marriage. he went to texas he studied at texas a&m. he finished a degree in philosophy when he was in his 60's. on finishing his degree laettner life, emmel said, quote, too ny of us grow older and say, so many of us get older and think, there's nothing else to do. and make do and with what i know. i think that person has already partially died. in 1953, emmel returned to abilene, texas, begin his career in the oil industry. while starting his career he worked odd jobs to make ends meet for his growing family. one of those odd jobs was playing the trumpet in local dance bands on the weekends. independent oil and gas properties hit it big, creating the nuclear threeus of his business successes. the oil and gas business brought him