I don't know where he [Osama Bin Laden] is. I have no idea and I really don't care.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush admits he does not know Osama Bin Laden's location and claims he does not care.
- In plain terms
- He does not know where Bin Laden is and does not care.
- What can you take from it?
- Shifting focus away from hunting Bin Laden suggests a change in war priorities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does pursuing key terrorist leaders matter for long-term security?
Another view
It downplays the symbolic importance of capturing the head of al-Qaeda.
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