"I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy. We had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul; a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country."

"I wouldn't have invited him to my Ranch if I didn't trust him"

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4718091/user-clip-bush-putins-soul

'I'm Thrilled He's Here,' Bush Says As Putin Visits His Texas ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaFOYYciUbo