70 Year Magazine Archive

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“Don’t worry—the security camera is for your own protection”

■ In National Annenberg Election Survey poll, President Bush earns 61 percent approval rating. . . . Bush in Baghdad: “We did not charge hundreds of miles into the heart of Iraq, pay a bitter cost in casualties, defeat a ruthless dictator, and liberate 25 million people only to retreat before a band of thugs and assassins. We will prevail.” . . . Bush at Whitehall in London: “There remains a bit of England in every American. So much of our national character comes from you, and we’re glad for it…. The British people are the sort of partners you want when serious work needs doing. The men and women of this kingdom are kind and steadfast and generous and brave. And America is fortunate to call this country our closest friend in the world.” . . . Retired Gen. Tommy Franks, in Cigar Aficionado: “To say that nothing has been found that indicated an active chemical and biological program in Iraq, in my view, is simply not true.” . . . Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan, at Cato Institute: “Some clouds of emerging protectionism have become increasingly evident on today’s horizon. … It is imperative that creeping protectionism be thwarted and reversed.” . . . Treasury secretary John Snow, to AP: “I don’t know of any administration that has been more forceful, more vigorous in trying to promote the ideas of free trade.” . . . Budget deficit expected to hit $500 billion. . . . Heritage Foundation says federal government spends $20,301 per household—largest inflation-adjusted amount since World War II. . . . AmeriCorps receives $170 million boost for 2004, giving it $444 million budget.

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