Bush Makes Surprise Appearance In WH Briefing Room...Asked "Should Mel Gibson Be Forgiven?"...
White House Transcript:
President Visits White House Press Briefing Room Prior to Renovation
THE PRESIDENT: The last time I had a press conference in here, it felt like it was outside. As a matter of fact, some of your makeup was running. (Laughter.)
Q Mr. President, should Mel Gibson be forgiven? (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Is that you and Gregory standing back there?
THE PRESIDENT: You know --
Q -- complaining of the Jews --
THE PRESIDENT: Is that Sam Donaldson? (Laughter.) Forget it. You're a has-been. We don't have to answer has-been's questions.
Q Ohhhhh!
Q Mr. President, do you want to say a little about the White House press corps, please?


White house | August 2, 2006 04:43 PM