I think it was cool that Bush secretly went to Iraq over the weekend. It is not often that a U.S. President goes to the front lines of a war.
It may be seen by some to have been a political stunt, either way it still is a good one for Bush. What better way to make difficult decisions on the war than to see for yourself how things are going? I think history will look back upon G.W.B. and see a man who led this country through difficult and dangerous times and thank him for his vision and determination.
That's why I liked reading Karl Rove's article written the other day. Whatever you think of Rove, he wrote a very eloquent piece.
He sums up the article on his friend, George Bush this way:
Beyond his policies and actions, history will take the measure of the man.
I have known George W. Bush for nearly 34 years and have had the privilege of watching from nearby as history has placed its demands on him and our country. I know his humility and decency, his intelligence and thoughtfulness, his respect for every person he comes in contact with, his unwavering commitment to principle-based decision-making, and the quiet and compassionate hearts of the man and his graceful wife, Laura.
I have come to understand true leadership leans into the wind. It tackles big challenges with uncertain outcomes rather than taking on simple, sure tasks. It does what is right, regardless of what the latest poll or focus group says. History demands much of America and its leaders and I am confident it will judge the 43rd president as a man more than worthy of the great office the American people twice entrusted to him.
