Oddly, Gibson thought the “Bush Doctrine” was that we could attack before we were attacked.
But the Bush Doctrine first was that if you harbor terrorists, we would treat you like terrorists.
He changed that later. He also had several other “doctrines”.
She asked Gibson exactly what part of Bush’s doctrine he was asking about, and he refused to say.
But as soon as she answered, he knew EXACTLY what part he wanted to ask, and asked it.
Clearly he didn’t want an answer, he wanted to try to trip her up. And he failed miserably. Her answer was perfect.
She still didn't know what he was talking about.
Some of the poorly informed and un-objective may try to muddy the water by saying that there were other Bush Doctrines or that the Bush Doctrine will end after his term. Not true.
While it is referred to as the Bush Doctrine, Pre-emption, and the justification for pre-emption, is found in the Phase 2 report of the Hart-Rudman Commission report, published before Bush entered office. Similarly, the Phase 1 report, published before the 2000 elections, recommended creation of DHS.
The legal justification for pre-emption is found in the UN Charter.
The Bush Doctrine, Pre-emption, will be a cornerstone of US Policy for years and decades.