FINAL...F-I-N-A-L...Bush Radio: "8 years ago, hand on the Bible, I swore to defend our Constitution"

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Lebanese women toss shoes at a picture of U.S. President George W. Bush as they protest against the Israeli offensive on the Gaza strip during the visit of the U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon, outside the U.N. headquarters in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. Ban Ki-moon called Saturday for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the details of the truce to be worked out. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 17, 2009

President's Radio Address

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2009/01/20090117.html

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For the last eight years, I have had the honor of speaking to the American people Saturday mornings through this radio address. In hundreds of broadcasts, I have talked to you about important issues affecting our security and our prosperity. And today, in my final address, I want to send a simple and heartfelt message: Thank you.

Eight years ago, Laura and I left our home in Texas to come to Washington. Through two terms in the White House, we have been blessed by your kind words and generous prayers. We have been inspired by those of you who reach out to feed the hungry, clothe the needy, and care for the sick. We have been moved by the courage and devotion of those of you who wear the uniform. Serving as your President has been an incredible honor.

Like every individual who has held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I've always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.

The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course. While our Nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack. Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again. America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict. But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them. We must resist complacency. We must keep our resolve. And we must never let down our guard.

At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose. In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward. But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism. Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger. In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad. If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.

As we address these challenges -- and others we cannot foresee today -- America must maintain our moral clarity. I've often spoken to you about good and evil. This has made some uncomfortable. But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two there can be no compromise. Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere. Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right. This Nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth. We must always be willing to act in their defense -- and to advance the cause of peace.

Eight years ago, on a cold January morning, I stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the Bible, and swore a sacred oath to defend our people and our Constitution. On that day, I spoke of "our Nation's grand story of courage and its simple dream of dignity." Next week, my term of service will come to an end -- but that story and that dream will continue.

On Tuesday, Laura and I will join all Americans in offering our best wishes to President Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls. And later that day, we will return to the love of family and friends in Texas. I will depart office proud of my Administration's record. And I will spend the rest of my life grateful for the opportunity to have served as President of the greatest nation on Earth.

Thank you for listening.

US President George W. Bush, seen here on January 15, 2009, after his final speech. President-elect Barack Obama said Friday President George W. Bush was a "good guy" who loved his country, but warned he would leave the United States struggling with the result of "bad choices."(AFP/Jewel Samad)

[ixion]

1. and you failed miserably, you worthless piece of shit

now please go and call back under the rock from whence you came.

[Veritas_et_Aequitas]

8. Amen to that. nt

[Lint Head]

2. Nothing this lying criminal says means a damn thing.

Go away and stay away you son of a bitch!
:dem:

[watrwefitinfor]

3. I spit in his general direction.

[bobd0]

4. Fuck you, George. I hope justice is done and you and yours spend the rest of your lives

in prison awaiting execution.

And I hope your wait is short.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

5. He lied. Our children died.

Our cities died.

Our jobs died.

Our standing in the Global Village died.

Our infrastructure died.

Our self respect died.

Our nation died.



He lied.

[LibDemAlways]

6. No one is listening you warmongering asshole. Just go away.

[spanone]

7. you desecrated our Constitution and i can only pray you pay for it you smirking chimp

[kenny blankenship]

9. "An' I member thinkin' whut if my Babble told me to destroy teh Constushion in order to save it?"

Well yall know how that one turned out. But too bad you can't touch me now - I destroyed the very law you coulda used to prosecute me and you did not one goddamn thing about it in EIGHT years. Yep, yep, it's been funner'n than watching ants burn under a magnifyer glass. SO LONG TURDKNOCKERS!

[aquart]

10. Itch. Itch in your ass. Your armpit. Your crotch. Itch.

Itch in your ears. Your nose. Your throat. Itch. Itch on your scalp. Itch in your toes. Itch.

[kestrel91316]

11. Hm. After yesterday's "9-11, 9-11, terra terra terra" speech,

I expected more of the same.