President George W. Bush Holds a Media Availability with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
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President George W. Bush Holds a Media Availability with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
PRESIDENT BUSH HOLDS A MEDIA AVAILABILITY WITH PRESIDENT ABBAS, RAMALLAH, WEST BANK, AS RELEASED BY THE WHITE HOUSE
JANUARY 10, 2008SPEAKERS: PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSHPALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS[*] ABBAS: (As translated.) Your Excellency, President George Bush, President of the United States of America, I welcome you in Ramallah, as well as in Bethlehem, on the land of Palestine, that welcomes you today as a great guest, that goes with him, commitment towards the peace process. It's a historic visit that gives our people great hope in the fact that your great nation is standing and supporting their dream and their yearning towards freedom and independence and living in peace in this area, alongside their neighbors.Our people will not forget Your Excellency, your invitation and your commitment towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. You are the first American President that confirms and reiterates this right.(Translation earpiece not working.)BUSH: I haven't got it yet. You may have to start over. (Laughter.) Not yet. You better stay awake. (Laughter.)ABBAS: Our people, Your Excellency --BUSH: I agree comp...See the full content of this document
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