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September 15, 2004
President George Bush refuses to clarify a glaring discrepency between his word and the factual record regarding his National Guard service. The White House's only answer to these questions is a string of partisan adjectives describing the questions as "attacks from Democrats."
Did George Bush receive "preferential treatment" allowing him to be awarded an "honorable discharge" while not fulfilling his obligations? Does the Commander in Chief afford the same "preferential treatment" to the National Guard serving in Iraq? America deserves an answer.
"AGREEMENT. I desire to enter undergraduate pilot training as an officer of the Air National Guard and, in consideration therefore (including the expenditure of extensive public funds), do hereby agree that upon successful completion thereof I will serve with my parent ANG unit as directed by the unit commander, unless sooner relieved by competent military authority, for a minimum period of five (5) years. I do hereby further agree and consent to my being ordered to active duty for the remainder of any unfulfilled portion of such minimum obligation as may be determined by my unit commander or the Secretary of the Air Force to be in the national interest. 28 May 1968 (Date) - George Walker Bush (Signature, rank & AFSH[?]) - GEORGE WALKER BUSH, AH[?]N - AF 26230638."
[1968 Agreement - view document here]
Is the document a hoax? A document released by the White House titled "Preview and Grade Determination," dated May 29, 1968, references the agreement above. The White House does not question the authenticity of either document, but they do question the facts those documents present. How is that possible?
also read: SlantPoint, Political Wire
filed under: Political Subterfuge