National Bush Ends Year on High Note December 24, 2003 With the arrest of Saddam Hussein and positive reports about the U.S. economy, President Bush is ending the year with his approval ratings on the rise. The numbers suggest Bush is in a strong position as he enters the 2004 election year, but polls have fluctuated wildly over the past year. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Ends Year with High Approval Ratings Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1568892/1568893" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Libya to End Weapons Ambitions December 19, 2003 Libya admits to developing weapons of mass destruction, but says it will dismantle them and allow international inspections. At the White House, President Bush says the agreement came after months of private negotiations between the United States, Britain and Libya. He praised Libyan leader Mommar Ghaddafi for taking "essential steps." Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Don Gonyea.
World Libya to Ends Weapons Program December 19, 2003 Libya admits to developing weapons of mass destruction, but it has agreed to dismantle them and allow international inspections. At the White House, President Bush says the agreement came after months of private negotiations between the United States, Britain and Libya. He praised Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi for taking "essential steps." Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Don Gonyea. Libya to Abandon Weapons Ambitions Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1554863/1554864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush: 'Good Riddance,' Saddam December 15, 2003 President Bush bids "good riddance" to Saddam Hussein and says Hussein will face a trial in Iraq after the United States and Iraq's Governing Council have worked out its parameters. The president declined to say whether the death penalty ought to be considered when the deposed leader is tried for war crimes. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Says 'Good Riddance' To Saddam Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1549466/1549467" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bush Press Conference December 15, 2003 In a morning press conference, President Bush said that Saddam Hussein will be put on trial in a manner to be determined in conjunction with the Iraqi people. Join host Neal Conan and guests for a recap of the president's comments and a discussion of how war crimes trials in Iraq may affect that nation's reconstruction and reconciliation. Guests: Don Gonyea *NPR White House correspondent Bush Press Conference Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1549148/1549149" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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White House Happy with Capture December 14, 2003 NPR's Liane Hansen talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about White House reaction to the capture of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. White House Happy with Capture Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1548201/1548202" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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White House: Capture is Good News December 14, 2003 News of the operation that netted former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein reached the White House Saturday afternoon, before being confirmed Sunday. Officials were reserved in discussing the capture, declaring it a positive development. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Don Gonyea. White House: Capture is Good News Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1547789/1547790" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National U.S. Hails Saddam'sCapture December 14, 2003 Former dictator Saddam Hussein is taken captive in a U.S. military operation at a farmhouse near Tikrit. The White House was officially informed of the capture at 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Don Gonyea. U.S. Welcomes Capture of Saddam Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1547771/1547772" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Wild Political Week for President Bush December 12, 2003 NPR's Alex Chadwick is joined by NPR's Don Gonyea for a discussion about the dramatic political ups and downs during the past week for President Bush. Wild Political Week for President Bush Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1545754/1545755" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World James Baker Named Iraq Envoy December 5, 2003 President Bush names former Secretary of State James A. Baker III as his personal envoy to Iraq to help restructure and reduce that country's debt. Bush says Iraq's huge debt threatens its ability to improve its faltering economy. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. James Baker Named Envoy to Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1533856/1533857" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bush to Lift U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel December 4, 2003 NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea about President Bush's decision to lift tariffs on imported steel after threats of reprisal tariffs from trade officials of nations competing with the United States on the global steel market. Bush to Lift U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1532440/1532441" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Report: U.S. Steel Tariffs Poised to End December 1, 2003 President Bush is reportedly set to lift a controversial tariff he imposed against foreign steel 20 months ago, bowing to international pressure and avoiding a potential trade war with the European Union. But no announcement is likely before the president has attended fundraisers and other previously planned events in the heart of U.S. steel country. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Report: U.S. Steel Tariffs Poised to End Listen · 4:09 4:09 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1528224/1528225" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Back from Baghdad November 28, 2003 President Bush is back in the United States after a top-secret, whirlwind visit to Baghdad. The surprise visit from the commander-in-chief was a morale boost for weary troops in Iraq. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon and NPR's Don Gonyea.
Behind Bush's Visit to Baghdad November 28, 2003 NPR White House correspondent Don Gonyea talks with host Bob Edwards about the president's covert trip to Baghdad, and how it was kept a secret. Behind Bush's Visit to Baghdad Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1524672/1524673" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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How the White House Kept Bush's Iraq Visit a Secret November 27, 2003 President Bush visit with American troops in Iraq was kept quiet until after the president had Iraq. NPR's Don Gonyea report on how the White House kept the daring trip a secret. How the White House Kept Bush's Iraq Visit a Secret Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1524502/1524503" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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