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Article: Bush Africa trip eclipsed by speech.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- July 13, 2003
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Byline: Bill Sammon, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bush last night returned from Africa, where his messages on AIDS, trade and freedom were somewhat eclipsed by a stowaway, amorous elephants and a 4-month-old speech.
"I've spent this week visiting Africa, a continent of great challenge and promise," Mr. Bush said from Nigeria in his weekly radio address. "Throughout this journey and in meetings with leaders of more than 10 countries, I have reaffirmed America's strong commitment to a more peaceful and prosperous future for all the peoples of Africa."
But the radio address was largely overshadowed by the fifth consecutive day ...