Eloquent. Bush, “solemnly and with a dignity worthy of admiration, explained to his people the nature of the war it faces.” (El Mercurio, Chile) A “bold” and “heroic” speech. (The Times, London) Diplomatic. He’s shown a “praiseworthy and unexpected concern with diplomacy.” (Folha de So Paulo, Brazil) Bush has engaged in “responsible and insightful dialogue.” (Okaz, Saudi Arabia) Calm. Bush “is no longer threatening anyone. Instead, he is thinking.” He’s attained a “new level of lucidity.” (Le Nouvel Observateur, France) Matured. It took a visit to an underground bunker in the Midwest, but Bush is getting it right now. When he emerged, “a new president was born.” (Ana Baron, clarin.com, Argentina) He has shown a “remarkable level of maturity.” (Hindustani Times, India)
