George Bush actually said...

President Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Ankara, Turkey to attend the Funeral of His Excellency Bulent Ecevit.

Press Release - President Bush Announces Delegation to Ankara, Turkey to Attend Funeral of His Excellency Bulent Ecevit

11/08/2006

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