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Bush admits mistakes in his final news conference
Bush admits mistakes in his final news conference
Pres. Bush gave his last official press conference Monday morning. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Addressing reporters in his final news conference before leaving office, President Bush admitted Monday to several mistakes during his tenure in office. "Clearly putting a 'Mission Accomplished' (banner) on an aircraft carrier was a mistake," Bush said. "It sent the wrong message." "Obviously," the president [...]
Press Conference by the President
Press Conference by the President
whitehouse.gov — For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary January 12, 2009 Press Conference by the President James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Fact sheet In Focus: The Bush Record 9:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Tapper. We have been through a ... (more) Press Conference by the President
 Bush Final Press Conference  pt4 - Jan 12, 2009 (video)
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Bush Final Press Conference pt4 - Jan 12, 2009 (video)
youtube.com — Bush Final Press Conference pt4 - Jan 12, 2009. Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5qjCBjnJZI Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXX_Pxx-9QM (more) Bush Final Press Conference pt4 - Jan 12, 2009 (video)
President Bush to hold final press conference
President Bush to hold final press conference
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) — The White House announced Monday that President Bush would hold his final White House press conference this morning. “As we start our final full week here in the White House, President Bush will hold his last press conference at 9:15a.m. ... (more) President Bush to hold final press conference
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mission confused
skippy the bush kangaroo — today awol admitted that putting up the "mission accomplished" banner was a mistake that he made. but, back then, they blamed the navy. ...

Bush admits his mistakes
The Reaction — By Libby Spencer Bush held his last presser yesterday. I missed it live but Creature posted a video with the highlights. CNN reports Bush admitted to some mistakes. This was the most important one in his mind. "Clearly putting a 'Mission Accomplished' (banner) on an aircraft carrier was a mistake," Bush said. "It sent the wrong message." Only because it became the internationally recognized shorthand for epic fail and will likely remain the longest running ...

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