I do believe this was not the time and place to trash Clinton.
This incident was the climax of a disgusting public display of affection between the Bush family and Judas Clinton.
Deservingly so, the Bush family was betrayed, and while the deer in the headlights response by GHWB was understandable given his history and character, it also underscored the incredible naivety of the Bushes.
Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
Fool me repeatedly like a sack of hammers, shame on the Bush family.