THE small town of 17,000 people turned out to welcome their president: Mr. Bush had really come to visit. To the people of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, it was a thrilling day. An elderly man gave a speech. "The United States is the greatest country in the world," he told the rally. "President Bush is the greatest president I have ever known. I love my president, I love my country. And more important, I love Jesus Christ."

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