And we thought this is the last of Bush. Who is going to watch this?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush will deliver a televised farewell address to the American people on Thursday night, the White House said.
Bush, who leaves office on Jan. 20 when Barack Obama is sworn in, will give a 10-15 minute speech in front of an audience in the East Room of the White House, press secretary Dana Perino said Monday.
Bush, who leaves office on Jan. 20 when Barack Obama is sworn in, will give a 10-15 minute speech in front of an audience in the East Room of the White House, press secretary Dana Perino said Monday.
It will be Bush's last scheduled public event before he steps down, and comes as he tries to burnish a presidential legacy marked by the unpopular war in Iraq and the worst financial crisis in nearly 80 years.
The White House has asked the major television networks for a slot to broadcast his address, but an exact time has not yet been set.
Source: Reuters North American News Service
The White House has asked the major television networks for a slot to broadcast his address, but an exact time has not yet been set.
Source: Reuters North American News Service
Also this: No love for Bush on his last press gaggle.
White House press corps sends off Bush with awkward goodbye.
At the conclusion of President Bush’s final White House press conference earlier this morning, he addressed reporters, telling them: “It has been an honor to work with you. … I wish you all the very best.” And with that, Bush concluded the briefing and walked off the podium, leaving the press corps unsure of how to react. Some hesitated to stand, while most stayed seated. One said “thank you Mr. President,” and a small number offered half-hearted applause.
On a side note: Bush snubbed Helen Thomas at the press conference as she raised her hand for a question. She had been very critical of Bush's leadership in the Oval Office especially in his slow response to the Katrina victims.
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