"It must be remembered that the Bush White House has a separate talent for character assassination that must not be confused with a talent for governance"

This quote by Richard Dreyfuss is a criticism of the Bush White House. It suggests that the Bush White House has a talent for assaulting the character of their opponents, however not for governing. This suggests that the Bush White House was more focused on assaulting their opponents than on really governing the country. It implies that the Bush White House was more interested in winning political fights than with really governing the country. This quote is a reminder that the Bush White House was not as effective at governing as it was at assaulting its opponents. It is a reminder that the Bush White House should not be praised for its ability to attack its opponents, but rather for its capability to govern the country.