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Freelance writer

Robert Draper is a renowned freelance writer known for his in-depth investigative reporting and biographical works. Born on November 15, 1959, he has been a prominent figure in journalism since the 1980s, with his work earning multiple Pulitzer Prizes.

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“Back in 1998, Governor Bush had told a Texas reporter that the same forces who were demonizing undocumented laborers were also seeking to turn homosexuality into a wedge issue. “I understand their concern about gay marriages or special rights,” he said that summer day. “But I don’t agree with the idea of pitting one group against another. That’s exactly what’s happened during the Hispanic debate, it seems like. And it may not have been the intention, but it became Us versus Them. It’s impossible to lead the nation or state toward a better tomorrow by dividing into camps.”

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Book:Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush

Source: Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush

“As a journalist, you sort of grind away, taking rejections as they come, building on whatever advances you've achieved.”

Building Journalist Rejection Grind

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“I don't want to paint myself as some kind of saint - that would be laughable - but I do think I've been able over the years to write humanely about subjects who are controversial and even contemptible. I've profiled pedophiles, stalkers, serial rapists, prison gang members and corrupt politicians.”

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“I don't think of Bush as a particularly angry person - if anything, he has a facility for not harboring grudges, for letting things roll off of his back after momentarily bristling.”

Ifs Thinking Persons Angry Facility Grudge Angry Person

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“Bush always has viewed himself as an "activist," which flies in the face of some conservative notions, such as the federal government's role in education.”

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“Bush made a point of emphasizing to me that unlike his father's administration, his was one of significant "walk-in access" to the Oval Office.”

Made Father Walks Office Access Significant Administration Oval

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“Bush told me, he doesn't watch TV ... though it's untrue that he doesn't read the newspapers.”

Watches Tvs Newspapers Untrue

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“It was my intent all along to write a nonjudgmental narrative of Bush's presidency. Along the way, a number of liberal friends of mine expressed disgust that I would spend time on such an endeavor.”

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“I think there's an underlying insecurity to Bush with a rather classical genesis - namely his being the eldest son of a famous father. I think this has propelled his need to be distinctive, to do big things.”

Thinking Needs Bigs Father Son Insecurity Big Things Genesis Distinctive Eldest Eldest Son

Author:Robert Draper

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Born: November 15, 1959
Known for: Freelance writer
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