Reasonable doubt is subjective (as you can see by our differing opinions on the likelyhood that Bush did not recall having ever said that Bin Laden was not a concern). Objectively, a lie is only a lie if it is admitted.
A lie requires intention. A false statement requires intention, incorrect knowledge or misremembered events.
I can not be certain that Bush has lied. I can be certain that he has made false statements.
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