Bush to call Obama inauguration a 'moment of hope'

[onehandle]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON – Exiting the White House after two turbulent terms, President George W. Bush on Thursday said goodbye to the nation by calling the start of Barack Obama's presidency a "moment of hope and pride for our whole nation." "Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose story reflects the enduring promise of our land," Bush said of Tuesday's inauguration of Obama, who will be the first black president.

In a farewell address, Bush defended his record. During bleak economic times, with much of the country worried about kitchen-table issues, Bush again warned that the biggest threat to the country is another terrorist attack.

The White House released early excerpts of Bush's 8 p.m. EST speech.

"Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks," said Bush, long saddled with low public approval ratings. "There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions."

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090115/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_s_farewell

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Ugh...

[uppityperson]

1. Does he even have a clue as to the meaning of what he says?

rhetorical question.

[provis99]

2. it looks all stream-of-consciousness, doesn't it

I wonder if Bush is drinking again, or has decided to go whole hog and is now hitting the crystal meth everyday.

[awoke_in_2003]

7. He has been drinking for quite a while...

how often have you seen him red faced or having problems speeking. Sober people do not try to give other heads of states shoulder rubs, or have so many facial injuries.

[santamargarita]

3. Does this sonuvabitch believe anything he says?

I don't!

[bobd0]

4. Who the fuck cares what this son-of-a-bitch has to say about Obama or anything? nt

[Tansy_Gold]

5. After the past eight years of despair? n/t

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[Tansy_Gold]

6. glitch dupe n/t

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[awoke_in_2003]

8. We really need a smilie

that gives the middle finger (to be directed at Bush, not you)

[Divine Discontent]

9. a MOMENT of hope... I get the speechwriters intent... screw them, their party is done! eom