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What does it mean?
Bush expresses mild frustration with foreign policy matters.
In plain terms
He finds foreign policy annoying.
What can you take from it?
Foreign policy can be complex and difficult.

Where it applies

  • political leadership
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • recognize policy challenges
  • manage expectations

Questions to consider

  • Is foreign policy hard?
  • How handle policy stress?

Another view

Personal frustration shouldn't dictate policy.

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