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A Voice for Our Time: Those who think that Bush can't talk should think again.("We Will Prevail": President George W. Bush on War, Terrorism, and Freedom)(Excerpt)

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| September 29, 2003 | NORDLINGER, JAY | COPYRIGHT 2003 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

For a man reputed to be "verbally challenged," George W. Bush has given some important speeches -- some impressive ones, too. Words matter a great deal to this president. In fact, when all is said and done, his presidency may be known for its rhetoric (among other things). Then George W. Bush, the tongue-tied embarrassment, will have the last laugh -- yet another last laugh.

"Misunderestimated" once more.

Of course, it makes a difference that we are at war. September 11 "changed everything," we're told, and it certainly changed the Bush presidency. A president must find his voice in wartime, as in no other time. Woodrow Wilson gave many excellent ...

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