Bush Quote by Mitt Romney
“George Herbert Walker Bush. He was a pretty-pretty great President and anything but.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Republican National Convention, 2012; Press conference, 2015
Bush’s presidency is praised for achievements but also critiqued for controversies and mixed legacy.
In simple terms: Bush was praised but also criticized.
Key Takeaway
Assess both successes and failures.
Themes
politics
legacy
evaluation
Mood
analytical
balanced
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- political debates
- media reviews
Key Concepts
policy outcomes
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a “great” president?
- How do personal traits affect public judgment?
A Different Perspective
Opinions vary widely.
![“If George Bush [Jr.] decided he was going to turn the troops loose on Syria and Iran after that he would last in office for about 15 minutes. In fact if President Bush were to try that now even I would think that he ought to be impeached. You can't get away with that sort of thing in this democracy.” quote by Lawrence Eagleburger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f71/lawrence-eagleburger-19898_bush_if-george-bush-jr-decided-he-was-going-t_38824.jpg)
