I hear there's rumors on the internets [pause] that we're going to have a draft. We're not going to have a draft, period.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush addresses rumors of a military draft and denies plans for one.
- In plain terms
- There are no plans to have a military draft.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarifying rumors can reduce public anxiety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do rumors spread?
- How do we trust policy claims?
Another view
Denial does not guarantee future policy won't change.
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