Annals of Blubbering

Last week Tailhook victim Paula Coughlin testified that President Bush "started to cry" when she told him about her ordeal. Surprising? Bush, though no match for our current President, is a frequent weeper:

"The delivery of Millie's first litter -- five females and a male -- brought a tear to the eyes of the First Lady and the President, Mrs. Bush said." -- Los Angeles Times, March 1989

"Dixie Carter brought tears to President Bush's eyes Tuesday night when she sang the national anthem." -- USA Today, June 1990

"What brings tears to the eyes of President Bush? He cries over 'touching, poignant things,' according to his wife." -- Washington Times, September 1990

"In the private quarters of Air Force One President Bush quietly wept. It wasn't the polls, which had him fading It was the Oak Ridge Boys. They're traveling with the President and got going on some gospel songs." -- St. Petersburg Times, November 1992