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  • Arroyo says Bush visit to further seal U.S.-Philippine pact against terrorism

    09/13/2003 5:01:08 AM PDT · by witnesstothefall · 6 replies · 318+ views
    Associated Press ^ | Sep 12, 2003 | Oliver Teves
    MANILA, Philippines, -- U.S. President George W. Bush's visit next month "will further seal our pact against terrorism and poverty," Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Friday. Arroyo, one of Bush's closest allies in Asia, said Filipinos look forward to the visit "with anticipation and gladness," and while the expected eight-hour stop may be short, "the expected gains are undiminished." "It will symbolize the conjoined strategic objective of the Philippines and the United States for global peace, security and development and continuing U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia," she said in a statement. She said the visit will solidify the Philippines'...