Farewell George W. Bush to Americans (video)
Farewell George W. Bush to Americans – If acknowledged “setbacks”, the outgoing president has defended its results in the fight against terrorism …
Fifteen minutes to summarize his eight years at the helm of the United States. Thursday evening, George W. Bush sent his farewell message to the Americans, live from the White House.
Smiling face of an assembly composed of members of his family, his administration and a few “ordinary heroes”, he initially stressed “the vitality of American democracy.” And to see the accession of Barack Obama to the highest position “a moment of hope and pride.” He presented its “best wishes for success” to his successor.
After some appreciation (even Dick Cheney), he returned to the moment of his presidency barely begun: 11 September, or “the worst attack against America since Pearl Harbor.” “Most Americans have returned to normal life after the attacks. Not me, “he continued, citing the” daily briefing “and” responsibility to protect “its citizens.
He conceded that like all his predecessors, he had “setbacks.” “There are things I would do differently if I had the opportunity,” he acknowledged, without dwelling on the details (something he has already done more time here). But if Bush agrees to a debate on his actions, he defended himself by presenting the results: “seven years without another terrorist attack, an America more secure, a reform of the intelligence services, two young democracies in Iraq and Afghanistan, assistance to combat AIDS in Africa and for public school in the United States.
He acknowledged that “times were hard with the economic crisis. But he refuses to give in to pessimism: “Even in the toughest times, we look to the vast horizon that lies before us. I trust in the promise offered by America because I know the hardening of Americans. ”
He also warned that “the most serious threat remains that of a new terrorist attack. We must remain resolute. We must never lower our guard. ”
However, Bush believes that America should “continue to engage with the world” and “reject isolationism protectionism.” And then ending with the traditional “God bless America and its future president, George W. Bush has gone.
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[ Source : AFP ]