(2005/08/01-) Pres. Bush and ID
Bush and ID
Submitted by Wesley R. Elsberry on Sun, 2005-08-28 01:03. (2005/08/01-) Pres. Bush and ID2005/08/01: USA President George W. Bush was asked about "intelligent design" during a press conference.
In a press conference on August 1st, 2005, President George W. Bush responded to a question on "intelligent design". A Washington Post news article gives the complete exchange:
Q I wanted to ask you about the -- what seems to be a growing debate over evolution versus intelligent design. What are your personal views on that, and do you think both should be taught in public schools?
"THE PRESIDENT: I think -- as I said, harking back to my days as my governor . . . Then, I said that, first of all, that decision should be made to local school districts, but I felt like both sides ought to be properly taught.