Quiz: Eyes are windows to the soul
Today’s quiz. Match the quote with the politician who uttered it:
A. “I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy. We had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul.”
B. "I sat down a few times with [him]. … I respect the guy. He looked me in the eye and he told me the truth. … I feel he’s a very sincere person.”
1. Former Pres. George W. Bush, describing Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2. State Rep. Al Baldasaro (R-Londonderry) describing U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown.
Answer:
1. A. At a June, 2001 press conference in Slovenia, Pres. George W. Bush described his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, declaring the Russian president to be trustworthy. “I looked the man in the eye. … I was able to get a sense of his soul,” Bush said.
2. B. In a campaign appearance with Scott Brown and Mitt Romney, Rep. Al Baldasaro endorsed Brown, telling WMUR, “I had some issues there in the beginning on the Second Amendment. … I sat down a few times with Scott. Scott looked me in the eye and said, ‘Al, I have no issues on assault weapons. I respect the guy. He looked me in the eye and he told me the truth.” Baldasaro told The Telegraph, “I feel he’s a very sincere person. His wife is a sincere person.”