He [Governor Bush] hopes that this was a situation of someone who was new to Texas being overzealous in trying to inform himself about the history of the lottery. If it was an attempt in any way to embarrass or intimidate key members of the Legislature or the executive branch, then Governor Bush strongly objects. |
He clearly memorizes and scripts his statements. That is a test of memorization, not the free-flowing exchange that a debate is intended to be, |
He represents the people of Iran who want and deserve liberty. Let them run their own newspapers, too. |
He sees this as a time of great opportunity -- not only in America to preserve the good that has emerged out in the aftermath of the evil of September 11, but also a time of great opportunity throughout the world, |
He talks about three great goals, and I think we can accomplish all three of them. That's what this speech is about. |
His economic security plan for America can be summed up in one word: jobs. He knows it is very important that we act now to stimulate our economy, to get a good energy policy, to expand free trade -- all those policies that help create jobs for American workers. |
I am here to listen and to learn and to work to strengthen the relationship and close partnership between our two countries, |
I can't imagine that I would seek to approach this job and seek to reach out to a wider Muslim audience without first seeking the advice, opinions and input of our American Muslim community. |
I did not expect, because I visited the Middle East, someone opposed to the war (in Iraq ) would change their mind. That's naive. |
I doubt there will be any parading through Texas. |
I expected a lot of people to disagree with our policy and they did, |
I feel the pain that you are feeling, ... It is impossible to say that the plight of women was better under Saddam Hussein . Women were tortured, they had their children tortured in front of them. |
I know it was upward of 200,000. |
I know the Muslim world disagreed with America's decision to go into Iraq, |
I know what those campaigns are like that nationally don't listen to what is happening in the home states, |