P. J. O'Rourke - The job of the president of the United States is to talk to the public, is to e...

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The job of the president of the United States is to talk to the public, is to explain to them. Now, some presidents talk too much, like Bill Clinton. Some presidents try to talk but don't know how, like George Bush senior.

P. J. O'Rourke

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Die Aufgabe des Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten besteht darin, mit der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen, ihnen zu erklären. Nun reden einige Präsidenten wie Bill Clinton zu viel. Einige Präsidenten versuchen zu reden, wissen aber nicht wie, wie George Bush Senior.

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