On Thursday, Bush sat down for an interview with Telemundo. Here is an excerpt: "And it's very important for people to recognize that in this dangerous world, America must not show weakness, or uncertainty that will lead to tragedy. So I'm thoughtful, I listen, I respect the opinion of others, but this is a job, where there's, you know, where the buck stops here." (Washington Post)

When Bush was asked who is at fault in Iraq at the second debate, Bush said the fault lies solely with U.S. military:

"I remember sitting in the White House looking at those generals, saying, 'Do you have what you need in this war? Do you have what it takes?'

"I remember going down to the basement of the White House the day we committed our troops as last resort, looking at Tommy Franks and the generals on the ground, asking them, 'Do we have the right plan with the right troop level?'

"And they looked me in the eye and said, 'Yes, sir, Mr. President.' Of course, I listen to our generals. That's what a president does. A president sets the strategy and relies upon good military people to execute that strategy."

Forget about admitting any mistakes; have you any shame Mr. President?

Source: Commission on Presidential Debates

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