Well, I see that the long knoves are out for me today. I said I didn't hear it, and I didn't, because I was OUTSIDE.
Now, what has been posted is still a far cry from what the headline says.
I still would like to see a TRANSCRIPT.
And in my experience, "high level officials" who are not sourced turn out to be aides to Senator McCain or Clinton supporters.
I'm sorry if my post seemed hstile toward you. I certainly didn't mean it that way. I really am sorry. I was just trying to indicate that I had seen a taped feed of the press conference on MSNBC. I saw and heard the question asked as well as the President's full reply. I'll look for a transcript. But Bush said what he said. And he deserves all the flack he's going to get for it.
This was mentioned during an appearance the President had with Gov. Pataki. FWIW, here's link to the p.c. thread, where the Governor's Island stuff was being discussed. I couldn't believe what I'd heard then, either.
Click here.