The rare televised, prime-time Oval Office address signified the high stakes for Bush, who has been asking for an immigration overhaul since his the 2000 campaign.
While it is the third time England have lifted the trophy, this win on a gloriously sunny day at the North Sydney Oval is the first time they have done so on foreign soil.
Former presidents are known for keeping a relatively low profile after their time in the Oval Office, many opting for philanthropic pursuits and select public appearances.