What he should have said is this:
“The United States is in very capable hands. Our vice-president, GHWB, has assumed his constitutional duties and is on the job. I’m here as his representative to answer any questions. Fire away.”
“Fire away.”
To whom, the vice-president (who isn’t there) or the Gen. Haig (who is there).... wait, wouldn’t that mean he is in charge of the situation room at THAT time.
“The United States is in very capable hands. Our vice-president, GHWB, has assumed his constitutional duties and is on the job.”
By the way this is drivel, give meaningful information ABOUT the vice-president, which should be done after he takes control of the room. Do you know anything besides that statement. By the way answering questions from the press is down the list of his duties/responsibilities at this time.
I don’t think you have any concept about what was going on, at that time, beyond the words that you and the media latched onto. Sad, Larry, Just sad. Good day.