I agree completely. President Bush managed to keep his cool and prevent the schoolchildren from being traumatized. I say he's a great man.
As an "add-on",I saw the recent interview with Dick & Lynn
Cheney concerning what was happening to them durring the 9-11 attack.If any Freeper could get the interview posted here,it explains A LOT !!!(IIRC...it was on FOX).
IIRC,Cheney and his wife were AT THE WHITE HOUSE.In order to
assure "chain-of-command",they were "hurried" to the bunker to make sure that he was safe,and in a position to "take control" if the situation warranted it. This was done as a secure line was set up with POTUS, and Rice.At that time,it was decided that Bush was to stay AWAY from the White House,until the situation could be better examined to decide
on what future actions would be needed and required.
The interview with Cheney was very descriptive,and until they made sure that HE was safe and able to command if needed,Bush was unable to do anything until THAT was done FIRST.
Geez....the prez and vp are almost NEVER in the same room because of the danger of one "incident" possibly taking out
BOTH of them AT ONCE.