I told all four [congressional leaders] that I felt like this election happened for a reason; that it pointed out — the delay in the outcome should make it clear to all of us — that we can come together to heal whatever wounds may exist, whatever residuals there may be. And I really look forward to the opportunity. I hope they've got my sense of optimism about the possible, and enthusiasm about the job. I told all four that there are going to be some times where we don't agree with each other, but that's okay. If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier... [Bush laughs out loud, audience laughs out loud]... just so long as I'm the dictator [more laughter].


Online NewsHour interview, Washington, D.C., (December 18, 2000)' during his first trip to Washington as President-elect. The last sentence is also included in Fahrenheit 9/11.

George W. Bush Quotes

I told all four [congressional leaders] that I felt like this election happened for a reason; that it pointed out — the delay in the outcome should ...

I told all four [congressional leaders] that I felt like this election happened for a reason; that it pointed out — the delay in the outcome should ...

I told all four [congressional leaders] that I felt like this election happened for a reason; that it pointed out — the delay in the outcome should ...

I told all four [congressional leaders] that I felt like this election happened for a reason; that it pointed out — the delay in the outcome should ...