Article: History is the last refuge of the failed president

"History. We don't know. We'll all be dead."

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george w. bush

Dear President Bush:

I am glad you are, at 62, still a relatively young man. I am glad you are in robust health. This means there is a good likelihood of your being with us for decades yet to come and I dearly want that. You see, history's verdict is on the way, and I want you to see it for yourself.

We've been hearing the "h" word a lot from your surrogates, your supporters and you as you make your final rounds before handing over the keys to the new team. History, we are told, will render the truest verdict on your time in office. History, it is implied, will say you were a far better president than we ever gave you ...

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