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What does it mean?
Expressing deep gratitude for the privilege of holding a significant position or being in a specific place.
In plain terms
I am very honored to be here.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge the honor of your position.

Where it applies

  • acceptance speeches
  • inaugurations
  • official visits

Putting it to work

  • public speaking
  • leadership roles

Questions to consider

  • What makes a position honorable?
  • How do you show gratitude?

Another view

It may come across as cliché without specifics.

More from George W. Bush

  1. I was able to get a sense of his soul; a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country.

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  2. It's my honor to speak to you as the leader of your country. And the great thing about America is you don't have to listen unless you want to.

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  3. It's amazing I won. I was running against peace and prosperity and incumbency.

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