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April 12, 2004

"Working very hard" hitting balls

Oliver Willis notes a precedent for acting on vague intelligence:

President Clinton, December 1999:

We are on a heightened state of alert. We are working
very hard on it. No one can guarantee that nothing
will happen. But all I can say is, we're working very
hard. And my advice to the American people would be
to go on about their business and do what they would
intend to do at the holiday season. But to be a
little more aware of people and places where they find
themselves. And if you see something suspicious,
well, call us and let us know. Call the authorities.

George Bush, August 2001:

"No mulligans, except on the first tee," he said to laughter. "That's just to loosen up. You see, most people get to hit practice balls, but as you know, I'm walking out here, I'm fixing to go hit. Tight back, older guy -- I hit the speed limit on July 6th."

Posted by Norwood at April 12, 2004 08:12 AM
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