World Bush Details Post-Saddam Iraq February 27, 2003 • Addressing members of a Washington think tank, President Bush outlines his vision for Iraq after Saddam Hussein's removal, and predicts that liberating Iraq could help create peace between Israelis and Palestinians. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush: Iraq War Could Aid Mideast Peace Process Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1176699/1176700" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Bush: Iraq War Could Aid Mideast Peace Process Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1176699/1176700" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Bush, NATO Leader Discuss Iraq February 20, 2003 • President Bush meets with NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson to discuss the rift between the United States and several European countries over Iraq. Bush praises NATO for engineering an agreement to send spy planes and military equipment to help protect Turkey in the event of a war with Iraq. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush, NATO Leader Discuss Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1169675/1169676" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World U.S., Britain on Iraq February 18, 2003 • The United States and Britain are drafting another U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing force against Iraq for failing to disarm. But key council members remain skeptical that force is needed now. Meanwhile, President Bush downplays recent anti-war protests at cities around the globe. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara and NPR's Don Gonyea.
World Bush on Anti-War Protests February 18, 2003 • President Bush discounts the impact of weekend anti-war protests around the world, saying tough policy decisions cannot be made "based upon a focus group." Bush says he would like to see the United Nations pass another resolution explicitly authorizing force against Iraq, but that the United States does not need one to proceed. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Unswayed by Anti-War Demonstrations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1167699/1167700" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National White House on Terrorism February 14, 2003 • After a week at a heightened state of terror alert, the White House seeks to ease national tension. The Bush administration urges Americans to remain vigilant, but says the government has taken steps to make the public safer. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. White House Moves to Ease Tension over Terrorism Listen · 4:02 4:02 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1163841/1163842" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Selling the War February 13, 2003 • NPR's Don Gonyea explores how the Bush administration is going about preparing the nation for war. Selling the War Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1160459/1160460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Europe Split on Iraq February 10, 2003 • French president Jacques Chirac welcomes Russian president Vladimir Putin on a three-day state visit and announces Russia signs on to a French-German initiative to continue U.N. weapons inspections in Iraq as an alternative to war. Meanwhile, President Bush tells religious broadcasters Saddam would use his own citizens as human shields. Hear reports from NPR's Nick Spicer and NPR's Don Gonyea.
World Europe Divided on Iraq February 10, 2003 • French president Jacques Chirac welcomes Russian president Vladimir Putin on a three-day state visit, and announces Russia signs on to a French-German initiative to continue U.N. weapons inspections in Iraq as an alternative to war. Meanwhile, President Bush tells religious broadcasters Saddam would use his own citizens as human shields. Hear reports from NPR's Nick Spicer and NPR's Don Gonyea. Russia, France, Germany Call for More Inspections Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/992771/992772" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Government to 'Code Orange' February 7, 2003 • The government puts the nation on heightened alert for the possibility of terrorism. The Bush administration raises the alert one notch to code orange, signaling a "high risk" of attack, based on communications chatter possibly linked to al Qaeda terrorists. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Government Increases Terror Alert to 'High Risk' Listen · 2:57 2:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/984965/984966" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush Sends Budget to Congress February 3, 2003 • President Bush sends Congress a 2004 budget totaling $2.23 trillion, with the largest increases going to defense and homeland security. The budget assumes a new round of tax cuts, but doesn't account for a possible Iraq war. The proposal also includes the largest deficit in America's history -- more than $300 billion. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Bush Budget Stresses Defense, Security, Deficits Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/967452/967453" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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White House February 2, 2003 • The White House has announced that President Bush will travel to Houston for a memorial service for the astronauts of the space shuttle Columbia. Host Steve Inskeep talks with NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea. White House Listen · 3:33 3:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/963744/963745" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bush's Day February 1, 2003 • White House correspondent Don Gonyea reviews President Bush's day, which began at Camp David. Bush had been watching the NASA channel on television awaiting the return of the shuttle. Bush's Day Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/961870/961871" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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No Poetry at the White House January 31, 2003 • The White House apparently has cancelled a poetry symposium after a number of American poets threatened to turn the event into an anti-war protest. The Feb. 12 symposium on Poetry and the American Voice was one of a number of literary gatherings organized by First Lady Laura Bush. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. No Poetry at the White House Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/954270/954271" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush's State of the Union January 29, 2003 • President Bush uses his State of the Union speech to build a case for war with Iraq, but also addresses economic revival and health care reform. He says Secretary of State Colin Powell will go to the U.N. Security Council on Feb. 5 to explain the U.S. position on Iraq. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea, Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
State of the Union January 29, 2003 • NPR's Don Gonyea wraps up President Bush's State of the Union address. State of the Union Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/946642/946643" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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