Subject: Bushisms (Page 22)

You know, when I campaigned here in 2000, I said, I want to be a war president; no president wants to be a war president, but I am one.

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The true threat is whether or not one of these people decide, peak of anger, try to hold us hostage, ourselves; the Israelis, for example, to whom we'll defend, offer our defenses; the South Koreans.

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See, one of the interesting things in the Oval Office – I love to bring people into the Oval Office – right around the corner from here – and say, this is where I office, but I want you to know the office is always bigger than the person.

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I understand that the unrest in the Middle East creates unrest throughout the region.

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It's going to require numerous IRA agents.

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I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town; and I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it.

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John Thune has got a common-sense vision for good forest policy. I look forward to working with him in the United Nations Senate to preserve these national heritages.

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I think the American people – I hope the American – I don't think, let me – I hope the American people trust me.

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They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program.

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All I can tell you is when the governor calls, I answer his phone.

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Nothing can be further than the truth.

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