According to Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA), Bush was told that Webb's son had a recent brush with death in Iraq and was warned to be "extra sensitive" when talking to the Sen.-elect. Moran's office confirmed the congressman's statement, first reported by hcc in VA: Not only did Bush know about it, he was specifically briefed on the incident before meeting with Webb, and was cautioned to be extra sensitive... |
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