George W. Bush: On Texas, the fog of war and Vaclav Havel

Dallas Morning News | Jan. 10, 2009 (Interview)

President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush sat down with The Dallas Morning News' Lori Stahl, Todd Gillman and William McKenzie on Thursday for a 75-minute interview on their plans for the Bush presidential library and institute at Southern Methodist University and a look back at the last eight years.

Here is an edited version of the Oval Office conversation, where each talked in a relaxed manner about Texas, Washington and their life ahead. Full Story »

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by Glenn LaBauve - Jan. 12, 2009

A softball interview by his hometown newpaper owned by one of his supporters. Having known GWB off and on since his father was defeated in his senate bid in 1972, GWB has always told a good story, whether it was to entertain political groupies or get fat cats to open their wallets. He is now just beginning his campain for his place in history. There was no confrontation when GWB ignored or mistated facts, and he was allowed to control the interview process. A

I am biased since I was one of the people that fought within the United Methodist church to not allow the library if the "think" tank was included. ... More »

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by Patricia L'Herrou - Jan. 10, 2009

revealing interview starting with his vision of a scholarly archival institute in texas and goes on to surprising comments by him about events of his policies and events of his tenure. it's not hard to see the likability that people have found in g.w. during this interview. he doesn't appear to believe that he was so misguided yet he mentions regarding hindsight, " something you can do: pick people who know what they're doing." how he airbrushes his torture policy is also ... More »

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by Marsha Iverson - Jan. 10, 2009

This is an interview transcript, with questions by three Dallas Morning News staffers and President Bush. It is enlightening for the opportunity to read their questions and his answers.

It is challenging to refrain from irreverent comment. Barring that, my primary sense is deep sorrow that this is a summation of the insights gained ... More »

Stahl: You had some firsthand knowledge about the presidency before you became president. Is it what it seems from the outside, or is it different when it’s – Bush: ... More »

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