Golden Oldies from Bush the Elder

Just in case we imagine that W is alone in his verbal gifts, a co-worker just sent me this list of classic bits of Pappy-speak:

"For seven and a half years I've worked alongside President Reagan. We've had triumphs. Made some mistakes. We've had some sex...uh...setbacks."

-- GEORGE H.W. BUSH, 1988

"Please don't ask me to do that which I've just said I'm not going to do, because you're burning up time. The meter is running through the sand on you, and I am now filibustering."

-- GEORGE H.W. BUSH, 1989

"High tech is potent, precise, and in the end, unbeatable. The truth is, it reminds a lot of people of the way I pitch horseshoes. Would you believe some of the people? Would you believe our dog? Look, I want to give the high-five symbol to high tech."

-- GEORGE H.W. BUSH, 1989

"You cannot be President of the United States if you don't have faith. Remember Lincoln, going to his knees in times of trial and the Civil War and all that stuff. You can't be. And we are blessed. So don't feel sorry for - don't cry for me , Argentina."

-- GEORGE H.W. BUSH, JANUARY 15, 1992