White House defends use of 'Pakis'
Can someone get the foot out of Bush's mouth. Paki is a term of abuse. Bush, who loves diminutives, no doubt meant the word affectionately. "I don't believe the situation is defused yet, but I do believe there is a way to do so, and we are working hard to convince both the Indians and the Pakis there's a way to deal with their problems without going to war," Bush said.