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Article: History is the last refuge of the failed president
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- Charleston Gazette
- Article date:
- January 15, 2009
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"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 ...