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"But as they turn to enter, there's a certain bonhomie as Mr. Bush pats Mr. Chirac on the back. And Chirac, feeling Bush's hand on his jacket, pats the president in return."

This is exactly what I like about George Bush. He is a natural leader. You can't teach someone to reach out and make a physical gesture like that to another dignitary. It comes natural to W and it's a signal that he's saying "I'm here, I'll lead." A follower doesn't make that gesture.

It was the same when W climbed onto that pile of rubble at the WTC site with the older fireman. The way he put his arm around the guy's shoulder and pulled him close as he spoke into the megaphone. That's what leaders do, they exude confidence and set the tone. I like that in our President.