Dana's Bush was serviceable, but as the campaign progressed, so did his Bush. By the time H.W. became president, Dana could get laughs at will. We knew we could open any show with Dana as Bush discussing any big news story. Usually, Downey and I wrote these cold openings, but other writers and Dana would kick in. When Dana's Bush announced the 1991 Persian Gulf War, he told the nation that "if we do go to war, I can assure you it will not be another Vietnam because we have learned well the simple lesson of Vietnam. Stay out of Vietnam." That was Bob Odenkirk's line and it got an enormous laugh. But as I said, Dana could get laughs at will with the character.