I remember President Clinton at the OK City bombing. It was all about him. I wish the President would not attend, but send a message and announce he would come to the campus later for a more private visit.
After a tornado killed 8 students at a nearby high school, President Bush visited the site. He landed at the airport near my home and hundreds of people were lined up outside of the airport. I was in my front yard and got chill bumps as Air Force One flew over my house. Many of my neighbors were outside as well. He then flew on a helicopter to Enterprise and visited with and consoled families, students, and the community. Many, many people in our area described how they were comforted by his words and attention to our community. His feelings and prayers were genuine. I refuse to make a comparison between President Bush and Bill Clinton.