Earlier this week, he lamented to a reporter about the reason he had given up golf in 2003:
"I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf," the president said Tuesday. "I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal."
Gee, Mr. President: on behalf of every American who thought you hadn't sacrificed enough while our brave troops defend our country every day, we offer you our most sincere apology.
Sincerely,
The Rest of Us
Americans United for Change
Bush Legacy Tour
"I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf," the president said Tuesday. "I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal."
Gee, Mr. President: on behalf of every American who thought you hadn't sacrificed enough while our brave troops defend our country every day, we offer you our most sincere apology.
Sincerely,
The Rest of Us
Americans United for Change
Bush Legacy Tour