12.21.2001

Bush's Speech

For those of you who didn't hear about it, the President gave a short speech today, noting the Hundred Day mark and mentioning a few new measures. It's not a big thing, but he did a good job and delivered a well-written, diplomatic speech. He gave support to both India and Pakistan, and gave the normal presidential fare. He's learning good expression: his quiet, stern voice was well suited to the position. There was little cowboy-style talk, and he avoided the phrase "Don't Mess With Texas," and came across in a more cosmopolitan manner than he often has.