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I have to agree with James points on this. Bush did not write his speech. In fact no president writes this own speeches. The speech Bush gave was written by Michael Gerson, age 37. Bill Clinton didn't write his own speeches either, David Kusnet was Clinton's chief speech writer '92-'93 and Terry Edmunds wrote for him as well. James is also correct about the use of 'victims' for dramatic effect. Clinton was famous for parading the parents of shooting victims around at every opportunity to promote more gun control legislation or the actions of his Attorney General. He also attempted to get mileage out of former Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady who was shot down over Bosnia then rescued. The O'Grady family has nothing but comtempt for the Clinton's.
The actions of Hillary made her the talk of the nation the next day. There are stories of her being the dominate topic of radio talk shows the next day. Imus reamed her good for it and it was THE topic all day in Texas and Oklahoma.
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