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![]() BUSHWORTH : IN HIS OWN WORDSSUNDAY SPECIAL: MORE DADSPEAK (YOU JUST CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!) On his presidential candidacy the Guv says: "There is a lot of speculation and I guess there is going to continue to be a lot of speculation until the speculation ends." (AAS, 10/18) On his campaign techniques: "I hope to show Hispanics that Republicans do have a heart, but I also want to send a message to people from around the country as to how to pick up the Hispanic vote." AAC, 6/ 2l On whatever questionable action he's accused of : "I'm proud of (fill in the blank)." 6/ 21 I am not a candidate for viagra." AAS,6/ 2l/ 98 On the racist murder of a black man in Jasper, Texas : "I think all crime is hate, particularly the crime that went on there. I think the way to get rid of hate in people's hearts, the best course I know is religion." HC, 6/ ll/ 98 (See PoliTex, 6/ll) On his "wild years" as a West Texas oilman, bachelor, and heavy drinker until age 41 : "I'd be the first to admit that when I was young and irresponsible, I was irresponsible." NYT,5/ 25/ 98 On Why He Barred Media Coverage of His Latest Hollywood (Presidential) Speech: "Obviously, the less publicity I'm able to achieve in California...the more I'm able to continue to send the message that my head and heart's right here in Texas." (CNN,5/ l2/ 98) On Why He Can't Be Reached By E-mail: "I'm worried about freedom of information requests from reporters getting stuck on my hard drive." (AAS-5/ l0/ 98) On His Future Presidential Platform: "I propose that every city have a telephone number 119 --for dyslexics who have an emergency." From a comedy speech delivered at Washington's Alfalfa Club dinner in Feb. '98 as reported by The Washington Post. (AA-S,2/22/98) ![]() |