Bush, who never mastered English, adds Spanish to his speeches

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

"President Discusses American Dream
Remarks by the President Via Satellite to the League of United Latin American Citizens Annual Convention"

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/07/20040708-17.html

And so we've got people in America working hard who live in fear and who are often exploited. And this system isn't fair and it's not right. So I proposed reforms that will match willing foreign workers with willing American employers when no Americans can be found to fill the jobs; a system that would grant legal status to temporary workers who are here in the country working; that will increase the number of men and women on the path to American citizenship.

The reason I do so is because I know this proposal is good for our economy, because it would allow needed workers to come into the country under an honest, orderly, regulated system. And the reason I made this proposal is because it's humane. It would bring millions of hardworking people out of the shadows of American life. This proposal reflects the interest and best values of America. And Congress should pass it into law. (Applause.)



This country of ours has been through challenging times in the past few years. We're overcoming those challenges, thanks to the courage and the character of the American people. We're ready to meet every challenge that comes our way, and of course, to seize new opportunities. And as always, America looks to the future with confidence.

Once again, I appreciate the good work of LULAC, and of your members, and of your leadership. Thank you so very much for having me. Que Dios los bendiga y que Dios bendiga a los Estados Unidos. (Applause.) Gracias. (Applause.)

("That God blesses them and that God blesses the United States.")

HERE'S SOME MORE SPANISH for George, something he can use in the days ahead:

"La endecha de Ken es mi amigo, él es inocente, y si está encontrado culpable yo le concederá un perdón completo. Va la cogida usted mismo."

(Ken Lay is my friend, he is innocent, and if found guilty I will grant him a full pardon. Go "F" yourself.)

And the same passage in French, in case he runs into Jacques Chirac:

"La configuration de Ken est mon ami, il est innocent, et si trouvé coupable je lui accordera un plein pardon. Disparaissent la baise vous-même."

[Burma Jones]

1. <sarcasm> Look, Everyone with serfs today knows some Spanish

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[Newsjock]

2. Fake turkey, fake president, fake Hispanic support

Remember the AP photo that was posted at CJR's Campaign Desk earlier this week:


GOP intern Jared Brecher lays out signs in support of President Bush to dry at the James A. Farley Building postal building Tuesday, July 6, 2004 in New York. (AP Wideworld/Mary Altaffer)