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Politics : Bush-The Mastermind behind 9/11?

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To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (5928)4/13/2004 5:12:46 AM
From: GUSTAVE JAEGER  Read Replies (2) of 20039
 
Mubarak just made it! Egypt's President pulled it off: he is now among the select few who were graced with a visit to Crawford, Bush's most privy homestead. Of course, Israeli PM Sharon --coming to Washington DC for the umpteenth time-- won't make it up to Crawford... WHY? Bush's in the midst of his re-election campaign... A coupla pictures/footages of him, cheek by jowl with his buddy Sharon strolling around Crawford couldn't hurt, could it?

Last Updated: Monday, 12 April, 2004

Texas summit welcomes Gaza plan

The US and Egyptian presidents have welcomed an Israeli plan to withdraw from Gaza but said the timetable to create a Palestinian state must stand.


After private talks, George W Bush said the move would be "positive" and Hosni Mubarak said it would be "appreciated".

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - scheduled for a meeting with Mr Bush this week - wants a unilateral pullout of settlers from the Gaza Strip.

Mr Bush added that the Iraqi situation was improving after a "tough week".

Following his private meeting at the Crawford ranch, President Mubarak said that any Israeli withdrawal was "very highly appreciated".

Mr Bush added that both he and Mr Mubarak were "in agreement that if Israel makes a decision to withdraw, it doesn't replace the roadmap", referring to the US-sponsored Mid-East peace plan which foresees an eventual Palestinian state.

Monday's talks in Texas are part of a diplomatic round which will see Mr Bush meeting Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday and UK Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday.
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