President Bush told US troops in Afghanistan that he was “a little envious” of them. In a video conference last week, Bush said, “If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed.” Bush went on to say, “It must be exciting for you … in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You’re really making history. And thanks.”