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"As a matter of fact, some of the more -- I would guess, I would surmise that some of the more spectacular bombings are done by al Qaeda suiciders."[SNIP]
"Now, I recognize some say that these folks are not ideologically -- but I strongly disagree. I think not only do they have an ideology, they have tactics necessary to spread their ideology."He concluded that Iraq did not have weapons of mass destruction, and Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11. He also said the war will not end so long as he's the president. But here's the kicker ...
He's so concise.BUSH: And my answer is, so long as I'm the president, we will. I clearly see the challenge. I see the challenge to -- with -- with these threats posed to our homeland, and I see the challenge these threats posed to the world.
Helen?
QUESTION: (Chuckles.)
BUSH: What's so funny about me saying "Helen"? (Laughter.)
QUESTION: Israel --
BUSH: It's the anticipation of your question, I guess.
QUESTION: Israel broke its word twice on the truce. And you mentioned Hezbollah rockets, but it's Israeli bombs that destroyed Lebanon. Why do you always give them a pass? And what's your view on view on breaking of your oath for a truce?
BUSH: Hm. Yeah. Thank you.
I -- I'd like to remind people about how this started, how this whole -- how the damage to innocent life, which -- which -- which bothers me, began; what caused this?
QUESTION: Why drop bombs on -- (off mike)?
BUSH: Wait, let me finish. Let -- let -- may I -- let me -- may I -- please, let me finish the question. It was a great question to begin with. The follow-up was a little difficult, but anyway.
QUESTION: (Chuckles.)
BUSH: I know you're waiting for my answer, aren't you, with bated breath.
