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Back in September, President George W. Bush shared a sweet hug with then-first lady Michelle Obama at the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The moment went viral, partly because it was so unique to see a nice moment like that in a time of such political tension. But President Bush says it shouldn't be surprising at all.

President Bush told People that the two of them got along the way most friends do: through laughter. "She kind of likes my sense of humor. Anybody who likes my sense of humor, I immediately like," he said, adding that the two often sit next to each other at public events. "I can't remember where else I've sat next to her, but I probably have a few wise cracks and she seemed to like it okay."

He added to People that the photo at the Smithsonian was a "genuine expression of affection." And in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres this week, the former president said people shouldn't be shocked that a Republican and a Democrat could be friends.

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"I'm kind of a needler, and she handles it pretty well,'' he told DeGeneres. "[That moment] surprised everybody. That's what's so weird about society today. [It's not surprising] that people on opposite sides of the political spectrum can actually like each other."

And though he's friendly with President Obama, it doesn't touch his bond with Michelle. "Let's put it this way, he's never given me a hug that way,'' Bush joked.

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