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Bush: Attack on Iran 'ridiculous'
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Posted: 1:53 PM EST (1853 GMT)
Bush says it is in America's interest for Iran not to develop a nuclear weapons program.
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- U.S. President George W. Bush said Tuesday that it is \"simply ridiculous\" to assume that the United States has plans to attack Iran over its alleged nuclear weapons program after discussing the issue with European allies.
\"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table,\" Bush said.
The assurance to Iran's leaders was Bush's bluntest assessment yet. Last week, he used a series of pre-trip interviews with European journalists to minimize talk of any military attack by the United States.
Bush has walked a careful line between supporting an approach led by European nations to persuade Iran to scrap its uranium enrichment program in exchange for technological, financial and political support without talking about the U.S. reservations about that strategy.
\"It's in our interests for them not to have a nuclear weapon,\" Bush said in a news conference with European Union leaders.
The United States has refused to get involved in the bargaining with Tehran or to make commitments toward incentives, insisting that Tehran abandon its program.
The possibility of a military strike has been raised since the U.S.-led war with Iraq over its alleged weapons of mass destruction, which never were found.
Also on Tuesday, Bush hailed NATO's modest pledge to help train security forces in Iraq, saying \"every contribution helps.\"
\"The NATO training mission is an important mission, because after all, the success of Iraq depends upon the capacity and the willingness of the Iraqis to defend their own selves against terrorists,\" he said during an earlier news conference at NATO headquarters.
Bush also made clear his intention to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin on recent actions, including restrictions on the press and Moscow's treatment of neighboring Baltic countries, that U.S. officials view as harmful to democracy there. The two leaders meet Thursday in Slovakia.
\"A constructive relationship allows me to remind him that I believe Russia is a European country and European countries embrace those very same values that America embraces,\" Bush said. \"I'm confident that can be done in a cordial way.\"
Bush also reiterated U.S. opposition to Europe's plans to lift its 15-year arms embargo against China. Bush said the United States fears that removing the ban would upset the balance in the Asian region.
\"There is deep concern in our country that a transfer of weapons will be a transfer of technology, that it will change the balance of relations between China and Taiwan,\" Bush said.
Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved
oh goodie!...I'm hold'n you to it, then G...ya big PLAYA!!...aaaaall lurnin that "let's talk it over" game an shit!. Big PIMP =D>
"Iran? thems ma homeboys!!!!" GWB
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You just aren't happy until you're saying some shit about my president are you..? He said he wasn't gonna attack them, but shid, if they got them WMD's..?
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I know he's an idiot but he's a major idiot if he attacks Iran. On second thought, I don't think anyone can get dumber than Gee Dubbs so I think he'll do it.
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ooooooooooh-hooo-hoo!......
oh no, we might wanna keep them opinions away, 8-[ lest the boss be readin' um.
In other news....can we discuss North Korea? O:)
oh no, we might wanna keep them opinions away, 8-[ lest the boss be readin' um.
In other news....can we discuss North Korea? O:)
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Damn, yall LOVE to be bashin' on my Pres..! Man, lets just leave well enough alone....Oh, and look there...
North Korea he says....
What about it..?
North Korea he says....
What about it..?
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read my lips...
"W" will invade Iran...proof of WMD's or not...within 2 years.
sorry Ayhja...but we really do need a new prez...
Hunter S. Thompson would have made a great president...rest his soul.
"W" will invade Iran...proof of WMD's or not...within 2 years.
sorry Ayhja...but we really do need a new prez...
Hunter S. Thompson would have made a great president...rest his soul.
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"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," Bush said.
what the Fuck does THAT mean??
this is why i hate Goerge Bush...it's like we have a 3rd grader running the country...
he can't speak correctly, he can't ride a bike, or a Segway without getting boo-boo's on his stupid fucking face...the guy can't even eat without choking half to death...
sorry ayhja...i know you like him, and i of course respect that...but damn.
it really is embarrasing.....i'm moving to Canada...lol
what the Fuck does THAT mean??
this is why i hate Goerge Bush...it's like we have a 3rd grader running the country...
he can't speak correctly, he can't ride a bike, or a Segway without getting boo-boo's on his stupid fucking face...the guy can't even eat without choking half to death...
sorry ayhja...i know you like him, and i of course respect that...but damn.
it really is embarrasing.....i'm moving to Canada...lol
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Yeah Tyler, no matter, your choice of avatar is excellent...It's almost time for a new Sunny Set..! LoL...
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I think we're just fine with Dubya...There has got to be a good reason for the moves being made in the middle east...While they may not be the most humane reasons, or maybe even the most logical at this point...There is probably something beneficial to Americans (I know that sounds in complete disregard to other countries, but, what can I say) in general...If I were a world leader, I think I'd want what's best for my nation as well...And maybe at any cost...
Yeah Tyler, no matter, your choice of avatar is excellent...It's almost time for a new Sunny Set..! LoL...
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I think we're just fine with Dubya...There has got to be a good reason for the moves being made in the middle east...While they may not be the most humane reasons, or maybe even the most logical at this point...There is probably something beneficial to Americans (I know that sounds in complete disregard to other countries, but, what can I say) in general...If I were a world leader, I think I'd want what's best for my nation as well...And maybe at any cost...
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true...
i always wonder what we DONT know, is going on over there...
some things are obviously kept secret (which is bullshit)...but if i knew the entire story...maybe, just maybe i could support the guy...but right now...he's on my bad side...
this whole situation is touchy...and everyone is going to have opinions on what should be going on...but what do the opinions mean if we don't know the entire story?...nuthin'.
we're all americans...and i'd fight for this country any day if they needed me...but i feel there is just too many lies coming out of this administration...and it irks me!...
but anyways...
yeah...i'm gonna try and change to a new sunny avatar about every week, cuz i just cant get enough of her!!!...
god, i love that woman (but you already knew that)
i always wonder what we DONT know, is going on over there...
some things are obviously kept secret (which is bullshit)...but if i knew the entire story...maybe, just maybe i could support the guy...but right now...he's on my bad side...
this whole situation is touchy...and everyone is going to have opinions on what should be going on...but what do the opinions mean if we don't know the entire story?...nuthin'.
we're all americans...and i'd fight for this country any day if they needed me...but i feel there is just too many lies coming out of this administration...and it irks me!...
but anyways...
yeah...i'm gonna try and change to a new sunny avatar about every week, cuz i just cant get enough of her!!!...
god, i love that woman (but you already knew that)
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