You're kidding, of course.
W's answer was nuanced to the hilt and the MSM will miss the point.
Terrorism has existed forever. You insulate yourself from it by making it painful for anyone who harbors the Loony Tunes that may strike you.
And, long range, you hope to foster governments around the world that share your outlook and resolve so the vermin stay in the hedges and whine.
i wasnt kidding. the average joe voter out there IS NOT
a politically savvy person that can filter "nuanced" answers
especially this being GW's STRONGEST ISSUE.
don't kid yourself. major damage was done by this.