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In the midst of the chaotic lead-up to November's election, a 1993 letter from outgoing President George H.W. Bush to incoming President Bill Clinton has the internet nostalgic for political seasons past.

Bush penned the letter on Jan. 20, 1993, the day of Clinton's first inauguration. The previous November, he'd failed to secure a second term in office.

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton posted the letter to Instagram in June:

After wishing Bill "great happiness" in the White House, Bush writes: "Your success is now our country's success. And I am rooting hard for you."

Those sharing the 1993 letter invoke Bush's words as an example of losing with dignity.

In contrast, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made headlines during Wednesday's debate when he declared that he may not accept the results of November's election should Clinton win. In a speech on Thursday, he followed up on that statement: He will accept the results of the election if he's the winner.

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The internet's response:

A perfect night to re-read this letter from President George H. W. Bush to President Bill Clinton. pic.twitter.com/9LYI20KX7A — Chris Sacca (@sacca) October 20, 2016

George Bush to Bill Clinton, having lost the election. Compare and contrast to the toxic orange warthog who leads the Republicans today. pic.twitter.com/FkGFLuKP9O — Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) October 20, 2016

George Herbert Walker Bush defined presidential. In light of #Trump's aversion to democracy, this letter Bush left for Clinton is #mustread https://t.co/ZALCnUu2yA — Charles Adler (@charlesadler) October 20, 2016

Forget politics. This letter from Bush #1 to Clinton is filled with a grace and elegance Trump is incapable of understanding. https://t.co/cv3A9BqRQB — Richard Marx (@richardmarx) October 20, 2016