Bush attacks Congress

October 17, 2007

Washington, DC - President Bush still claims that he remains relevant, even as he accused the Democratically controlled Congress of dragging its feet on passing legislation he has sought.

In President Bush's 20th press conference this year, he attacked Congress for failing to achieve much in their first nine months of power, failing to mention he was the roadblock of nearly everything Congress tried to accomplish.

"I've never felt more engaged and more capable of helping ... the American people recognize that there's a lot of unfinished business," Bush told White House reporters.

Bush, out of 15 months, said he plans to "sprint" toward the finish line, working to get things done for the country. "And if it doesn't get done, I'm looking forward to reminding people as to why it's not getting done," he said.

Though Democrats have controlled Congress for nine months, "unfortunately, they haven't managed to pass many important bills," Bush said.

Congress was an easy target. It is the only institution in Washington that scores lower than Bush in popularity polls.