Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 24, 2004
Transcript:
Gladiator/Bush: See, when I say no, I mean no...In other words, no. Mark: Mr. President, even Republicans are now accusing you of not leveling with the public about the growing chaos in Iraq...Are there any facts on the ground that would force you to admit the war was a terrible mistake? Gladiator/Bush: I'm not gonna play quagmire gotcha... We'll stay the course for as long as it takes, but not a day longer. In other words, one day more than it takes would be too long. See, I've got resolve. That means I'm resolute, which is a fancy word meaning I'm resolved. See, the terrorists hate freedom, but freedom is on the march. In other words, freedom is marchin'. Mark: So you have no plan like Kerry's to... Gladiator/Bush: I salute my opponent for our service. In other words, we both served honorably.