Bush Being Bush

Bush Being Bush

The President Is Up to Speed: 'Manny Ramirez Isn’t Here,
I Guess His Grandmother Died Again'

"So we welcome Japan’s Daisuke here to the South Lawn. His press corps is bigger than mine. And we both have trouble answering questions in English. ...

"I mean, Big Papi. The guy lights up the screen. He brings a great personality. I’m sorry his running mate, Manny Ramirez [stats], isn’t here. I guess his grandmother died again. Just kidding. Tell Manny I didn’t mean it. ...

"And how about Jonathan Papelbon [stats]? (Applause.) The guy pitches almost as well as he dances. And I appreciate the dress code. Thanks for wearing pants." -- 2.27.08, President Bush roasts the Red Sox