Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

DATE=4/14/03

TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT

TITLE=BUSH IRAQ (S)

NUMBER=2-302190

BYLINE= PAULA WOLFSON

DATELINE= WHITE HOUSE

CONTENT=

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INTRO: President Bush says U-S troops have a clear mission in Iraq, and have performed well. V-O-A's Paula Wolfson reports in a broadcast message to American troops abroad, the president offered the nation's thanks and praise.

TEXT: President Bush says the troops had a big job to do, and the American people have just reason to be proud.

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Our forces have been given a clear mission, to end a regime that threatened its neighbors and the world with weapons of mass destruction, and to free a people that had suffered too long.

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In a message broadcast around the world by the U-S armed forces network, the president thanked the troops and their families for the sacrifices they have made. He said they have America's strong support.

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We will give you the tools and training you need to win our nation's battles. And we will keep our commitment to improving the quality of life for our military families.

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On Wednesday, Mr. Bush will sign legislation recently passed by Congress to provide billions of dollars in emergency funding for the war in Iraq. (SIGNED)

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