A remarkable interview of President Bush at the Olympics produced the following nuggets:

1. America: "I don't see America having problems"

2. Religion: "If you are a religious person, you understand that once religion takes hold in a society it can't be stopped."

3. Russia/Georgia Conflict:"This violence is unacceptable."

"I expressed my grave concern about the disproportionate response of Russia." (without any irony)

"It is interesting to me that here we are trying to promote peace and harmony and we're witnessing a conflict take place." (without any irony)

"I was very firm with Vladamir Putin and he and I have got a good relationship."

"Hopefully this will get resolved peacefully. There needs to be an international mediation there." (without any irony)