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For those of us outside the Beltway, Washington can seem like a strange place:
In keeping with tradition of the Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner, President Bush had a few self-deprecating moments as well.
So tell us, Mr. President, how have things changed since the last broadcasters' dinner?"A year ago my approval rating was in the 30s, my nominee for the Supreme Court had just withdrawn, and my vice president had shot someone," President Bush said Wednesday night during the annual gathering.
"Ah," he said, "those were the good ol' days."
Bush thanked the organization for providing dinner, "and I'd like to thank Senator Webb for providing security."