well, he would say that, wouldn't he?

Bush says US economy is safe and sound

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - President Bush worked to reassure Americans on Monday about the economy but said "there's definitely some storm clouds and concern" because of the nation's credit crunch and mortgage problems.
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Bush tried to position himself as an advocate for working families by taking aim at his favorite target: the Democratic Congress.

"The Congress cannot take economic vitality for granted," Bush said.

"The most negative thing Congress can do in the face of economic uncertainty is to raise taxes on the American people," Bush said.

The audience of roughly 80 people listened to Bush with respectful silence. Yet a line that normally gets him applause — "I'll veto any tax increase" — drew no reaction at all.

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Bush spoke at the Yak-A-Doo's restaurant inside a Holiday Inn.

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So, he wants to do nothing for the economy and he wants the Dems to do nothing, as well?

Unfortunately for him, the American people want someone to do something other than make the rich get richer - it would be nice if someone did something for the average Americans for a change.