Bush didn’t say “nucular” so here’s what he said

Washington Post Reporter Michael Abramowitz:  The voters according to all of of the exit polls seem to be thirsting for “change” this year.  And I’d like to ask both of you how the Republican Party, uh, which has been here for eight years, is gunna make the case that, uh, you’re gunna provide the change that the voters seem to want both on Iraq and on, uh, the economy. 

President Bush:  Let me start off by saying that in 2000, I said “Vote for me, I’m an agent of change”.  In 2004, I said “I’m not interested in change!… I want to continue as President.”  EVERY candidate has got to say “change”.  That’s what the American people expect!  The good news about our candidate is there’ll be a new president, a man of character and courage, but he’s NOT going to change when it comes to taking on the enemy.  He understands that this is a dangerous world.  And I understand we better have steadfast leadership, who’s got the courage and determination to pursue this enemy, so as to protect America.  John McCain will find out when he takes the oath of office, his most important responsibility is to protect the American people from harm.  And there’s still an enemy that lurks—an enemy that wants to strike us.  And this country better have someone in that Oval Office who understands the stakes.  And John McCain understands those stakes.