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*snicker
REPORTER: A friend-raiser?
DUBYA: Well, that's opposed to a fundraiser.
REPORTER:What's a friend-raiser?
DUBYA: A friend-raiser? Well, it's a -- well, it's just kind of a cute way of saying I'm going to go over and see people and thank them for being a part of my campaign. And they actually get to do this for free. And I'm glad. But these will be people, evidently, from all around the country. I haven't seen the list, but I'm told that they are. And I look forward to thanking them -- it's really a way of thanking people, many of whom I -- I suspect I haven't seen since I've been the President. It's a nice, casual setting to say hello to people. And I'm looking forward to it.
--Explaining his "friend-raiser" to the press, Crawford, Texas, Apr. 26, 2002
DUBYA: The people of New York are discerning voters. Well, most of the time they're discerning voters. If you know what I mean.
REPORTER: No, what do you mean?
DUYBA: Well, you're a smart guy. Read between the lines.
-- Dubya showing his tact in event meant to honor New Yorkers, with New York Governor George Pataki and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House, Apr. 1, 2002
[ 05-08-2002, 06:37 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]
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