George W. Bush has largely avoided day-to-day political debate since leaving office, speaking instead about democracy, civic responsibility, and national character. His recent remarks stood out not for their sharpness, but for their focus on a deeper governing problem rather than any single policy fight. Bush warned about a growing habit in Washington: rushing complex legislation through at the last moment under deadline pressure. He described this approach as creating “hidden risks,” where massive bills pass with provisions buried too deeply to receive proper scrutiny, often shaping policy through urgency instead of careful consideration. Drawing on institutional memory, Bush framed...
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