Liveblogging the Bush News Conference

8:00am
No arrival yet. And your bird can sing.*

8:02am
Birds still singing, no sign of Bush. Oh, there he is. “Please be seated.”

8:02am
Bush: “My members of Congress.” Huh?

8:03am
Bush quotes the Iraq Study Group. What has happened over this past year? Oh yea, the Democrats regained control of Congress.

8:06am
Bush mentions a catch-and-release immigration policy, similar to the fishing license for the San Francisco Bay.

8:07am
Bush: “[An immigration policy that] let’s us know who is in this country and where they are.” Where am I?

8:14am
Bush stumbles and bumbles on a long answer about the status of the war in Iraq.

8:15am
Obviously a planted question about China currency. (Obvious, in my opinion.)

8:16am
Bush: “China must convert their economy from savers to consumers.” Give those Chinese a credit card, two or three of them.

8:17am
Bush: “China must be eating U.S. beef. They’ll like it. It’s good for them.”

8:21am
A harsh question from NBC’s David Gregory, “How do you believe you still have credibility in the war on terror?”

8:22am
Bush: “I’m credible.” Uh-huh.

8:24am
Bush: “People think we can leave the terrorists alone and we will be fine.” Who? Dennis Kucinich?

8:24am
Bush: “The terrorists are a threat to your children, David [Gregory].” Ouch, a personal touch.

8:26am
Who cares what Osama bin Laden says — he is a terrorist. Bush is giving bin Laden exactly what he wants — attention. Bush is spreading fear.

8:30am
Bush: “The Middle East looked nice and cozy for awhile.” When?

8:31am
Bush: “Democracy is difficult work.” Especially with a democratic Congress.

8:37am
Bush: “[Bin Laden] is a danger to your children, Jim [reporter who asked the question].” Another personal touch.

8:38am
Bush: “[Bin Laden] is not out there feeding the hungry.” Good point.

8:41am
Bush: “Our credibility is on the line in the Middle East.” Thanks to… whom?

8:52am
Bush: “I want to thank you for your interest.” And then Bush storms off.

* Beatles song.

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