state of the union

Let's hear it for switchgrass

Submitted by rickeyre on February 9, 2006 - 6:44am

"We'll also fund additional research in cutting-edge methods of producing ethanol, not just from corn, but from wood chips and stalks, or switch grass."
- GW Bush, State of the Union Address, 31.1.06

And there you have it. GWB's follow-up to his 2005 asbestos moment.

Frivolous asbestos claims

Submitted by rickeyre on February 5, 2005 - 1:49am

"Justice is distorted, and our economy is held back, by irresponsible class actions and frivolous asbestos claims..."
- GW Bush, State of the Union address, 2.2.05

I'll say just two words - 1: James. 2: Hardie.

(Thanks to Rahul Mahajan for drawing my attention to this.)