[shrinkermd]

To many longtime Africa supporters, all of this is surprising for a president who is often criticized as lacking curiosity about much of the world and who heads a political party traditionally skeptical of the efficacy of foreign aid.

But attacking African poverty has become a growing priority of some of the religious groups at the core of Bush's political base, and some lawmakers credit them with stoking the president's interest in the subject.

"The evangelical community raised the awareness of HIV and AIDS to the president," said Rep. Donald M. Payne (N.J.), the top-ranking Democrat on the House International Relations subcommittee on Africa. "When the Bush administration came in, HIV and AIDS were not an overwhelming priority. Now we have seen a total metamorphosis."

What the leftists and MSM misses is this not a hunt for "legacy." POTUS does what he thinks is right. Until they discover that they will not understand his true stature and ultimate power in foreign affairs.

[Zack Nguyen]

Aqmazing - the WP praises Bush and evangelical Christians in teh same article. Next: al-Sadr converts to Catholicism.

[reelfoot]

"a dramatic increase in U.S. aid to Africa".

Bush is a sorry excuse for a President.

Here's praying we can nominate and elect a conservative in '08.

[TRY ONE]

Bush Has 'Quietly' spent money like a drunkard sailor.

No vetoes of ANY spending bills, no Siree!

[Mr. Mojo]

The compassion exhibited by this President overwhelms...

[billbears]

POTUS does what he thinks is right

Tell you what. Let him keep doing what 'he thinks is right'. Just quit using my damn tax dollars for it. But vote Republican!!! They're the 'conservatives'. What a joke.

Until they discover that they will not understand his true stature and ultimate power in foreign affairs

No comment on the grounds I can't say anything nice so I won't say anything at all.

[traviskicks]

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