The former president was greeted by about 25,000 cheering Texans when he got off the plane in Midland Tuesday evening.

“The presidency was a joyous experience, but as great as it was, nothing compares with Texas at sunset.”

“Tonight I have the privilege of saying six words that I have been waiting to say for a while — it is good to be home.”

Bush and the former First Lady Laura Bush spent Tuesday night — and will spend the next few days — at their Crawford ranch, before moving into their new home in Dallas.