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When Did Bush Lie About Paul O'Neill?

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by Brian & Steph

I see the White house's answer to Paul O'Neill's comments about Bush is to attack his character and label him as crazy.  Here's what the Resident has had to say about in the past.  Is Bush lying now...or then? Just asking.  

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Speaker: President George W. Bush
Title: Remarks by the President on Nomination of John Snow as Secretary of the Treasury
Location: Washington, D.C.
Date: 12/09/2002

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 9, 2002

"I'm deeply grateful to Secretary  and Dr. Larry Lindsey for their leadership, particularly in the aftermath of September the 11th, 2001. They share credit for an historic tax relief and other economic policies that moved our economy from recession to growth. Paul and Larry are two of the most fine, honorable, decent men I've ever served with. They can be proud for all they have done for their country...".

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Speaker: President George W. Bush
Title: Remarks by the President and Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill During Secretary O'Neill's Swearing In Ceremony
Location: Washington, DC
Date: 01/30/2001

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

January 30, 2001 In a distinguished career, Paul has earned a reputation as a straight shooter and an innovator. And I'm proud to welcome him as the Chief Financial Officer of this nation. I value Paul's vast experience in the world economy. I value his background in employing American workers. And I value his steadiness, his conviction and his authority.

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Speaker: President George W. Bush
Title: Remarks by the President to the Press Pool
Location: Crawford, Texas
Date: 08/16/2002

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 16, 2002

Q Mr. President, yesterday, Secretary O'Neill said that he is going to be -- stop being so candid with his comments about the economy. And you just met with him on Wednesday --

THE PRESIDENT: That's an interesting observation. (Laughter.) Let me be honest with you -- (laughter).

Q Did you suggest to him that maybe he should --

THE PRESIDENT: "No, I didn't. Listen, Paul O'Neill is doing a fine job as Secretary of Treasury. I don't know what prompted him to make that statement. I find him to be refreshingly candid. I appreciate his judgment. He's a man of great experience. He and I share an optimism about our country's future, and we do so based upon fact. Interest rates are low, inflation is low, productivity is up. We've got a lot of work to do... "

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