In person, George W. Bush is extremely forceful. He has a restless energy when he sits in a chair, and nearly leaps out of it when making certain points.

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George W. Bush is very energetic and active when he speaks in person. He has a lot of energy and can't sit still, often moving around a lot when he's trying to make an important point.

About Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is a renowned writer and editor-in-chief of the National Review, an American conservative news and opinion magazine. He has written four books, is a syndicated columnist, and a frequent political analyst on NBC News and Meet the Press.

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