And now for something completely irrelevant...

W just gave a press conference today, and actually had to deal with some tough questions regarding Rice's confirmation. Technically, he didn't "deal with" them, but see for yourself.

Q: Well, you had a Democratic senator basically call your secretary of state nominee a liar. I mean, that's some pretty harsh language ...

BUSH: Well, there are 99 senators other than that person. And I'm looking forward to working with as many members as we can.

Condi Rice is a fine, fine public servant, greatly admired here in America and greatly admired around the world. And she will make a great secretary of state. And I'm looking forward to working with her.

Listen, thank you all every much [sic?] for your time. I appreciate this and looking forward [sic?] to working with you all as we have a productive 2005.

Thank you.
_________________________________________________________

Huh. I would have thought he'd say something like "that's nonsense." Or maybe "that's an unfair accusation." Here's an idea: "She isn't a liar." Instead we get a non sequitur. Not exactly a strong show of support from the would-be colossus of the 21st century...

Thank you.