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The president's accidental wit and wisdom.
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bushisms: The president's accidental wit and wisdom.
Bushism of the Day
By Jacob WeisbergPosted Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at 12:20 PM ET
"If it were to rain a lot, there is concern from the Army Corps of Engineers that the levees might break. And so, therefore, we're cautious about encouraging people to return at this moment of history."—Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2005
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