George W. Bush Explains His Signing Statements, Among Other Things

George W. Bush Explains His Signing Statements, Among Other Things

George W. Bush Explains His Signing Statements, Among Other Things

Can you say “Decider”?

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They sent me a law against torture.
I signed it, although it was quaint.
I said, though, that I’m the decider
Of if something’s torture or ain’t.

I’ll do what I want when I want to,
Though Congress’s will may be foiled.
I’ve always done just what I want to.
You see, I’m a little bit spoiled.

The Congress wants mail left unopened,
Except through a court. They were blunt.
I signed that, but said in a statement
We’ll open whatever we want.

I’ll do what I want when I want to,
That’s deep down in my DNA.
I’ve always done just what I want to.
And Nanny Dick says it’s OK.

The citizens spoke in November.
They said that my war is a flop.
So what? I will order more troops there.
I’m boss, and I’m not going to stop.

I’ll do what I want when I want to,
It’s what I’ve done all my life long.
I’ve always done just what I want to.
It’s lucky I’ve never been wrong.

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