Look at their words

Presidents are judged not only for what they did or didn't do in or out of office, but also for what they said or wrote.

Washington:"The unity of government which constitutes you one people...the habits of thinking in a free country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration. Observe good faith and justice toward all nations." (Farewell address)

Jefferson:"When in the course of human events...we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." (Declaration of Independence) "We the people of the United States." (Constitution)

Lincoln: "Four score and seven years ago...that this government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from this earth."

Theodore Roosevelt: "Speak softly but carry a big stick."

Wilson: "I have seen fools resist Providence before and I have seen their destruction...utter destruction and contempt."

FDR: "We have nothing to fear but fear itself...Dec. 7 1941, a date that will live in infamy."

Truman: "The buck stops here."

Nixon: "I am not a crook."

Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

George W. Bush: "9/11...weapons of mass destruction...9/11 weapons of mass destruction." "Mission accomplished!" "Bring 'em on!"

Further comment is unnecessary.

Rod Lord

Loon Lake, WA

The Spokesman-Review