George W. Bush attended the intelligence briefing every day. Obama has not even attended half of them. He sends surrogates. That to me is significant.

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This quote highlights a difference in the approach to intelligence briefings between George W. Bush and Barack Obama. It implies that Bush prioritized attending these briefings and valued firsthand knowledge, while Obama relied on representatives to deliver the information. The quote suggests that this disparity is noteworthy, potentially indicating a contrast in their level of engagement and decision-making processes based on intelligence.

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