So Baker knew he would die that day?
This is how Jake Tapper tells it. Slightly different. Implies Baker knew it would be THAT DAY.
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James Baker says of President George HW Bush, “that last day was actually a very gentle and peaceful passing for him…” When Baker showed up at 7 am, Bush said: “hey Bake, where we going today?” Baker said, “Jefe, we’re going to heaven.” Bush: “Good. That’s where I want to go.”