Sherman: Surely you recognize the equal citizenship and patriotism of Americans who are Atheists?
Bush (Senr): No, I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God.
Bush Snr. Has just died, aged 94. What a terrible thing to say.
He’s dead?? You just made my day … he’d once got my vote, as an alternative to his eventual boss … a registered Republican, I hadn’t much choice.