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SLUG: 2-302552 Bush / Iran / Iraq
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DATE=4/24/03 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE=BUSH IRAN - IRAQ (S-ONLY) NUMBER=2-302552 BYLINE=PAULA WOLFSON DATELINE=WHITE HOUSE CONTENT= VOICED AT: INTRO: President Bush says he hopes Iran will stay out of Iraq, and will not try to gain influence over its Shi'ite Muslim majority. V-O-A's Paula Wolfson reports Mr. Bush says the United States will do all it can to encourage Tehran to cooperate. TEXT: The president says the United States has been trying to convince Iran not to meddle in neighboring Iraq. ///BUSH ACT/// We certainly hope that Iran will allow Iraq to develop into a stable and peaceful society. We have sent the word to the Iranians that that's what we expect. ///END ACT/// During an interview with N-B-C television, Mr. Bush said he has been discussing the matter with other world leaders. He was asked if Iran's failure to cooperate might result in military action. ///BUSH ACT/// Well, no. We just expect them to cooperate, and we will work with the world to encourage (them) to cooperate. ///END ACT/// It is an approach similar to the one the Bush administration has employed with some success in its dealings with Syria, which Washington feared might become a haven for ousted leaders of the Iraqi regime. (signed) NEB/PW/MAR/PT |
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