I can't resist posting the first three paragraphs of W's speech at the Grand Ole Opry, given today.
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. Please be seated. Thanks for being here. I can see --. Did you say you love Laura? So do I. You stole my line. Thanks for coming. This is an amazing experience to be here. I can see why my buddy, Gatlin, finds that extra note when he stands out here and sings. It's a fantastic hall. The last time Laura and I were here we were honoring Mother and Dad for their 50th wedding anniversary. Mother thought he'd lost his mind when he said, "Honey, I want to celebrate the 50 years of marriage at the Grand Ole Opry." I said, "Gosh, you got good judgment, Dad, you know." So thanks for coming. I'm really thrilled to be here.
I should have probably come before I gave my speech. When I was on the plane flying down here, I thought, how cool would it be to give a State of the Union address in a Porter Wagner outfit.
I do want to give you some of the thoughts behind what I said in my State of the Union. That's what I've come to do. You know, it's one thing to give the speech -- I think it's important to come here to Nashville to tell people the reason why I said some of the things I said. I think it will help you understand why I have made some of the decisions I have made.