George W Bush says those trying to silence protesters 'do not understand the meaning of America'

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George W Bush says those trying to silence protesters 'do not understand the meaning of America'
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Former US President George W Bush has called for unity as the death of African American man George Floyd in police custody continues to divide the nation.

The 43rd president broke his silence on Tuesday, releasing a statement urging all Americans to listen to the protesters who have filled major city streets for eight consecutive days.Laura and I are anguished by the brutal suffocation of George Floyd and disturbed by the injustice only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and how it becomes a better place.

His supportive words towards the protesters come just one day after President Donald Trump announced he would

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