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What does it mean?
Bush suggests there is a method to his travels.
In plain terms
His trips have a purpose.
What can you take from it?
Travel decisions are intentional.

Where it applies

  • political scrutiny
  • public speeches

Putting it to work

  • explaining travel plans

Questions to consider

  • What guides presidential travel?
  • How transparent should leaders be?

Another view

It is vague and offers no actual details.

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