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To: Ilaine who wrote (315)	12/3/2002 1:42:05 PM
From: KLP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15987

Wonder how much, if any, of DiIulio's apology will make main stream press???? Also wonder what happened behind the scenes to arrive at this apology....? John DiIulio, the former director of the White House faith-based initiative office, yesterday apologized for saying that President Bush's domestic priorities are determined exclusively by political considerations. Using words uttered hours earlier by White House spokesman Ari Fleischer, who called Mr. DiIulio's remarks in the January edition of Esquire magazine "baseless and groundless," the first high-ranking Bush official to leave the administration asked for forgiveness and vowed never to speak or write again about his short White House stint. "My criticisms were groundless and baseless due to poorly chosen words and examples. I sincerely apologize and I am deeply remorseful," Mr. DiIulio said in a statement. "I will not be offering any further comment, or speaking or writing further on any aspect of my limited and unrepresentative White House experience or any matters or persons related thereto. I regret any and all misimpressions. In this season of fellowship and forgiveness, I pray the same," he said. An aide at the University of Pennsylvania, where Mr. DiIulio is a professor, said he had taken sick leave and could not be reached for comment. The article's author, Ron Suskind, yesterday stood by his piece. He appeared to be the first former Bush administration official to criticize the president, but yesterday said a 10-page Esquire article contained factual errors and included statements "I did not write and I do not recall making."

To: Ilaine who wrote (315)	12/3/2002 4:51:17 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Respond to of 15987

Interesting comment regarding Bush's mental capabilities (so often called into question in various forums): He is much, much smarter than some people-including some of his own supporters and advisers-seem to suppose. He inspires personal trust, loyalty, and confidence in those around him. In many ways, he is all heart. Clinton talked “I feel your pain.” But as Bush showed in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, he truly does feel deeply for others and loves this country with a passion. And from a democrat even... hehe.. Hawk