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President Bush's
"Camel in the butt" Quote-True!
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Summary
of eRumor:
The message says that after
the terrorist attacks on America, President Bush was asked why it
was taking so long to take action against the terrorists.
Bush is said to have replied, "When I take action I'm not
going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a
camel in the butt." |
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The
Truth:
According to Newsweek reporter Howard Fineman, this is true.
In the 9/24/01 issue, Fineman says this statement was made in the
Oval Office at the White House during a meeting with the president
and four U.S. Senators.
Fineman says Mr. Bush briefed them on plans for action against the
terrorists and said, "“When I take action, I’m not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It’s going to be decisive.”
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| A real example of the story as it has
been circulated: |
This is ABSOLUTELY the Monday Quote of the Day.
When asked what is taking so long, the President
replied:
"When I take action I'm not going to fire a $2
million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt."--
President of the United States,
George W. Bush.
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