latimesblogs.latimes.com - 1/16/2009
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Here's the prepared text of the Farewell Address to the nation by the 44th president to be given in a few minutes from the White House. His audience in the East Room includes family, friends, Cabinet and some selected Americans the President has met in his eight years in office (We'll have a ...
whitehouse.gov - 1/16/2009
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January 15, 2009 President Bush Makes Farewell Address to
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thenextright.com - 1/16/2009
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thenextright.com —
As a blog titled The Next Right, we
have not featured much discussion of George W. Bush.
With tonight being the last night President Bush was able to command the nation's attention, it is worth trying to put a few words in on the conclusion of this ...
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George W. Bush's Legacy
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HERE’S THE TEXT of Bush’s farewell address….
Instapundit —
HERE’S THE TEXT of Bush’s farewell address.
Two (Different) Views Of George Bush’s Legacy
The Moderate Voice —
First, here’s outgoing President George Bush’s legacy as described by the great CBS newsman Bob Schieffer:
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And, second, here’s George Bush’s legacy as described by George Bush in his farewell speech tonight.
Which seems closest to the mark? Your views and discussion are welcome in our comments section below.
"As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before Nine-Eleven."
Althouse —
"But I never did."
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No More Mister Nice Blog —
GEORGE, WE'RE JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU In Bush's farewell speech, after several paragraphs of generalities, we got this: This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house -- September 11, 2001. which led, of course, into the dammit-I-kept-you-ingrates-alive portion of the speech. There was something creepy about this way of leading up to 9/11 -- it reminded me of a jilted guy who's harangued his ex until she's finally agreed to have coffee with him again, and when they get together he says, "Do you ...
Farewell to the Captain of our Ship of State
The Wide Awake Cafe —
... of the Ship of State has kept the nation sailing safely through deep and troubling waters these past eight years. Yesterday as President George W. Bush prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation there came the shocking news that a commuter plane had crashed into the Hudson River in New York City. ...
The Misunderestimation Review
N/A —
A somber George Bush said goodbye to the nation last night. Beyond his inevitable citation of September Eleventh, Bush held himself up as a leading light in the fight.
“If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led,” Mr. Bush said, adding: “I have often spoken to you about good and evil. This has made some uncomfortable. But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two there can be no compromise.” ...
Memo to the White House: You Can’t Win an Unpopular War (And Stop Quoting George W. Bush)
Firedoglake —
... Remind you of anyone? Oh, right.
I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions I have ...
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blogs.cqpolitics.com 1/16/2009 — George W. Bush gave his final speech to the nation on Thursday night. I skipped it to see my daughter, who has known no other president, perform with her school chorus. But when I later sat before my television to see how the speech was being ...
Speaking of Iraq: Bush Makes a Farewell Visit
poliblogger.com 12/14/2008 — Speaking of Iraq, President Bush made a farewell visit to that country today (via the NYT ): Bush Makes Final Iraq Visit
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