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Live Thread: President Bush and Prime Minister Blair Press Conference, Noon EST, 4/6/02
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| Saturday, April 6, 2002
| Kristinn
Posted on 04/06/2002 7:49:04 AM PST by kristinn
Live from Crawford, Texas, it's the George and Tony show.
Will George slap Bill and Yasser around again like he did last night? Will Tony come off as George's toy poodle? Will the press be their usual boorish selves ? Is Helen Thomas there ?
The answer to these and other questions will be answered at Noon eastern time.
TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: arafat; crawford; israel; palestine; peace; sharon; stickywicket; terrorism; war
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All kidding aside, this could be a make or break week in the Middle East. How much President Bush and Prime Minister Blair agree is of great importance to our efforts there.
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posted on
04/06/2002 7:49:04 AM PST
by
kristinn
To: kristinn
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Bush is focused like a laser on Saddam. Blair, otoh, has a backbench rebellion he has to deal with. Look for Bush to continue his policy of blaming Yasir and asking the IDF to withdraw with "all deliberate speed".
Be Seeing You,
Chris
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posted on
04/06/2002 7:54:26 AM PST
by
section9
To: kristinn
G'day, kristinn! Happy weekend! Thanks for this post....I would have missed this, I agree, this is a very stressful and important week. My hubby is thinking something really 'big' is going to happen, I do too. I hope they do it ' casual ranch style' but the heavy duty nature of this conferance may dictate otherwise. I hope not.
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posted on
04/06/2002 7:57:03 AM PST
by
Republic
To: section9
Both parties looked relaxed and confident, judging from the pictures on rintense's thread last night.
Coming up now.
To: Miss Marple
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I expect we'll see some disagreements about Iraq, here.
Bush talking about agreement on WMD.
Be Seeing You,
Chris
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:01:41 AM PST
by
section9
To: Republic
G'day to you, too !
Bush opened with remarks expressing condolences on the passing of the Queen Mother and a testimonial to Blair's, and Britain's, leadership and aid in the war on terrorism.
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:03:05 AM PST
by
kristinn
To: kristinn
Also calling for Pallie arrest of militants and Israeli withdraw without delay.
Looks like the Israelis will be done by Wednesday, anyway. They've got to finish up in Jenin.
Be Seeing You,
Chris
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:04:43 AM PST
by
section9
To: Miss Marple
Did Blair sound nervous, or is that just his normal quivery voice??! Definitely not as firm as the President...
To: Molly Pitcher
I think they are both a bit nervous. So much at stake.
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:14:20 AM PST
by
Republic
To: section9
Both leaders stressed their friendship to Israel and really stressed the fact that it is time to pull out. Should they pull out and suicide visits begin....and believe me, Saddam with his money in the wings is a truly sick encouragement for just that, I expect all hell will break out.
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:16:06 AM PST
by
Republic
To: Republic
I think they are both a bit nervous. So much at stake.No doubt...Blair just sounded shakier in the opening statements.
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To: Kristinn
What nasty, disrespectful questions from the media-not asked to elicit answers, but to embarrass President Bush. The first questioner said that (paraphrase)-" aren't you a failure" because Israel has not withdrawn and the second questioner asked a question to PM Blair and used the term- " Bush", instead of President Bush, as if he was not even on the stage. Both of the questioners were members of the American media. Repulsive creatures. Bush is very strong and professional and there is no doubt, that Saddam is next. Not at all wishy washy on Arafat.
To: Molly Pitcher
Molly-I agree-hesitant, nervous, something is askew. But cha know...this whole thing seems a little weird to me. I keep thinking something really devastating is going to happen-somewhere-just can't shake this feeling! :^( I hope I am wrong.
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:17:56 AM PST
by
Republic
To: kristinn
So much for bush 'backing away' from the war on terror. he just said that chairman arafat is a disappointment.
To: Molly Pitcher
Bush on Saddam Hussein: The world would be better off without him.
Bush says he supports "regime change" in Iraq.Cleans up his comments amount Clinton, says he appreciates Clinton's efforts--that he tried to bring peace to the Middle East.
Slags Arafat again in the same terms he's been using this week.
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:18:32 AM PST
by
kristinn
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To: coteblanche
President Bush, in his usual gracious way, just said that Clinton failed to bring peace to the Mid East- he damned him, with faint praise.
To: Republic
Bush praises Blair: He doesn't need a poll or focus group to know right from wrong.
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posted on
04/06/2002 8:20:44 AM PST
by
kristinn
To: coteblanche
We love him too. He speaks in unambiguous terms with moral clarity. Perhaps the rest of the world should take notice.
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