George W. Bush seems to have a rather tenuous hold on the truth

(From left to right: Mark McGuire, Raphael Palmeiro and Curt Schilling at the March Congressional hearing on steroid use)

George W. Bush, yesterday, on Raphael Palmeiro's use of steroids:

Rafael Palmeiro is a friend. He testified in public and I believe him," Bush said, referring to Palmeiro's denials under oath to a congressional committee on March 17. "He's the kind of person that's going to stand up in front of the klieg lights and say he didn't use steroids, and I believe him. Still do.

George W. Bush on Iraq and weapons of mass destruction, in Oct. 2002:

If we know Saddam Hussein has dangerous weapons today -- and we do -- does it make any sense for the world to wait to confront him as he grows even stronger and develops even more dangerous weapons?

George W. Bush on John Bolton at the U.N.: President Bush on Monday said,

I'm sending Ambassador Bolton to New York with my complete confidence. ...His mission is now to help the U.N. reform itself to renew its founding promises for the 21st century. He will speak for me on critical issues facing the international community. And he'll make it clear that America values the potential of the United Nations to be a source of hope and dignity and peace.

George W. Bush on John Roberts qualifications for the Supreme Court said, [the nominee]

has devoted his entire professional life to the cause of justice and is widely admired for his intellect, his sound judgment and personal decency.

(Photo: Chuck Kennedy, KRT)