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Former first lady Michelle Obama and President George W. Bush have become friends after years of sitting next to each other as dignitaries at government events. USA TODAY
 
WASHINGTON – Former first lady Michelle Obama said Thursday that ex-President George W. Bush has become her "partner in crime" after years of sitting together at official events.

"President Bush and I are forever seatmates because of protocol – that's how we sit at all the official functions," Obama said on NBC's "Today" show. "So he is my partner in crime at every major thing where all the formers gather."

"I love him to death," Obama added. "He's a wonderful man. He's a funny man."