' "Bush said God speaks through him."

I didn't know that. I am interested. When did he say that?

OMA '

Last July. Reported in the Lancaster New Era
"Bush quietly meets with Amish here; they offer their prayers
"By Jack Brubaker
"Lancaster New Era
"LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - President Bush met privately with a group of Old Order Amish during his visit to Lancaster County last Friday. He discussed their farms and their hats and his religion."

Howerver,

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But it's quoted here:
http://www.mennoweekly.org/AUGUST/08-02-04/BUSH08-02.html

"'At the end of the session, Bush reportedly told the group, "I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job.' "

It does say "reportedly," but I trust the Amish not to lie. There's a nice Whoopie Pie story there too.

heric's talking about a different incident.

clint