BTN A Remarkable President 11/15/2004

[Beyond The News]

November 15, 2004 A Remarkable President —David Aikman Americans who voted in decisive numbers for President Bush in the recent election must have had a good sense of why they did so. What they may not have realized is how remarkable this re-elected president really is. In the first place, he has restored dignity, in a dramatic way, to the White House. There are today no "shirt-sleeve-pizza-sessions" amongst junior and senior staffers. Men wear suits, and women skirts, and are polite rather than profane in their conversation with each other. Yet amidst the formality, this president is unassuming and humble, inviting his overnight guests in the White House--men and women of humble origins themselves. The president has even stopped to pray with some visitors. Is he perfect or faultless? Of course not, but he is a man of conviction, courage, and determination. In today's world, those qualities go a long way. David Aikman is a veteran journalist and the chairman of Gegrapha. David Aikman is the author of A Man of Faith: The Spiritual Journey of George W. Bush. If this commentary was forwarded to you, sign up for your own free subscription. Beyond the News Commentaries go past today's headlines to give you concise and penetrating insight into the most pressing challenges facing our culture today. BTN commentaries cover everything from politics to popular culture, from faith to international relations and family values to the progress of the war on terrorism. You are receiving the email because you have subscribed to this list. If you would like to remove yourself from this list, please use the following link and you will be removed immediately! Thank you! Copyright 2004 Beyond The News TM Great ideas for quality time w/your kids Earn your degree at Regent Undergrad 'Moral Values' Myth [Washington Post] The moral of the story [Townhall]