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Article: How the world sees the u.s. election - Disappointment but no bitterness.

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February 1, 2001
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GREAT BRITAIN--In what was seen as a gracious speech, Mr. Gore showed some of the disappointment but none of the bitterness he must feel. But he made no complaint and urged no revenge.

By using the key word "concession," he made sure there was no hint that somehow he thought he hadn't really lost and was simply withdrawing. Al Gore was brought up to be president, but he knows how to accept defeat. Whether his fellow Democrats accept it is less certain.

--BBC Radio

December 14, 2000

The challenge for bush

GREAT BRITAIN--Vice President Gore took the only honorable course. A win is a win, but the contentious victory of George W. ...

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