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By Ben Armbruster
President Bush sat down with USA Today to discuss the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and his role in shaping U.S. policy in their aftermath. During the interview, Bush thought hed take the opportunity to pat himself on the back for Osama bin Ladens death:
Bush said the events that led to the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in May began during his administration.
The work that was done by intelligence communities during my presidency was part of putting together the puzzle that enabled us to see the full picture of how bin Laden was communicating and eventually where he was hiding, he said. It began the day after 9/11.
The reality, of course, is that Bushs attempts to capture or kill bin Laden were huge failures.
More: Bush Credits The Work That Was Done During My Presidency For Osama Bin Ladens Death | ThinkProgress
In other words, Bush is trying to take credit for getting bin Laden. Laughable...