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August 19, 2004
Amid Najaf crisis, Bush takes vacation
Needless to say, Bush clearly grasps the seriousness of the crisis in Najaf:
Bush Begins Weeklong Stay at Texas Ranch7 minutes ago
DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Writer
CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush and first lady Laura Bush are involved in a little he-said, she-said business here at the presidential ranch.
He's working on the acceptance speech he'll deliver in two weeks at the Republican National Convention. She's working on one she'll deliver earlier at the convention.
"One of the things he'll stay in touch with staff about over the next few days is the convention speech," White House press secretary Scott McClellan told reporters here on Thursday. "While, of course, he'll talk about the clear differences that voters face, it'll very much be a forward-looking speech talking about his agenda for America that builds upon his record of results."
Posted by Mike at August 19, 2004 05:15 PM
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