The Bush Doctrine?

Charles Gibson: Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?

[brief pause]

Gov. Sarah Palin: In what respect, Charlie?

C.G.: ... What do you interpret it to be?

S.P.: His worldview?

C.G.: No, the Bush Doctrine, enunciated September 2002, before the Iraq war.

-- From "ABC World News" anchor Gibson's interview with the Republican vice presidential nominee, broadcast Sept. 11.





Charles Gibson: Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?

[brief pause]

John Kenney: I'm not sure I understand the question.

C.G.: The Bush Doctrine. President Bush's doctrine. The doctrine that he believes in. Do you agree with it?

J.K.: Charlie, I'm hearing you say the word "doctrine" ... .

C.G.: Doctrine is a belief or set of beliefs. The stated principles of government policy.

J.K.: Language of origin, please?

C.G.: Ahh ... my guess is Latin.

J.K.: Doctrine. D-O-C-T...

C.G.: No, no. Mr. Kenney. I didn't ask for the spelling. I asked if you agree with the Bush Doctrine?

J.K.: Do I agree with what part of it, exactly? I assume, if it is a doctrine, as you say it is, that it has multiple -- what's the word I'm looking for? -- grommets.

C.G.: I don't think that's the word.

J.K.: No? How about parts?