... and explains why the unpopular Republican is a visionary:

“The reason I believe history will redeem President George W. Bush is that he is one of the few leaders on the planet today who understands the larger picture. He has not lost his courage and vision of the future. He knows what calamities await the world if it engages in appeasement and deserts an ally in order to buy an illusory peace. We will recognize his worth long after he is gone.“

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch compares President Bush to Harry Truman ...