News Bush Winds Up Europe Visit, Meets Russian President February 24, 2005 President Bush concludes his three-nation trip to Europe, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most of their joint news conference was focused on American concerns about Putin's commitment to democratic reform in Russia. Bush Winds Up Europe Visit, Meets Russian President Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4512229/4512230" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Makes Slovakia Final Stop on European Trip February 24, 2005 President Bush meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic. It's the final stop on a five-day European tour where the president has worked to sooth relations with allies who opposed the Iraq war. Bush Makes Slovakia Final Stop on European Trip Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4511430/4511431" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush, Schroeder Emphasize Common Ground February 23, 2005 President Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder put aside their differences over Iraq Wednesday and pledged to focus instead on areas of agreement. Thousands protested as Bush visited the German city of Mainz, but the two leaders promised to work together to build democracy in Iraq. Bush, Schroeder Emphasize Common Ground Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4510533/4510534" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Addresses Iran's Nuclear Aspirations February 23, 2005 President Bush is in Germany for discussions with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on NATO's future and Iran's nuclear program. The president Tuesday denied the United States is planning military action against Iran, but then added that "all options are on the table." Wednesday, the president emphasized that "diplomacy is just beginning." Bush Addresses Iran's Nuclear Aspirations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4509608/4509609" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Stresses Importance of European Ties February 22, 2005 President Bush meets with European Union officials and members of the NATO alliance, offering the message that America values its European allies and considers NATO critical to America's security. Bush Stresses Importance of European Ties Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4508939/4508940" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Bush Talks Mideast Peace, Iraq with NATO, EU February 22, 2005 In Brussels, Belgium, President Bush meets with NATO and European Union leaders. The president has pledged full U.S. commitment to the Middle East peace process, pleasing European allies. He also won assurances of training assistance in Iraq from all 26 NATO member nations. Bush Talks Mideast Peace, Iraq with NATO, EU Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4508101/4508102" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Urges Unity with EU February 21, 2005 President Bush speaks to an invitation-only audience at a 19th-century concert hall in Brussels Monday, urging Europe to move beyond sometimes bitter disagreements with the U.S. over Iraq. Bush is on a five-day visit to Europe, the first overseas trip of his second term. Bush Urges Unity with EU Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507672/4507673" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush, in Brussels, Seeks to Bolster Ties with Europe February 21, 2005 President Bush's five-day tour of Europe begins in Belgium with an address at the Concert Noble in Brussels. He emphasizes the traditional alliance between the United States and Europe as he calls for greater cooperation in Iraq. Bush, in Brussels, Seeks to Bolster Ties with Europe Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507386/4507387" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Phone Tapes Suggest Bush's Unlawful Past February 21, 2005 It was revealed this weekend that a former Bush advisor made secret tapes of conversations had when George Bush was governor of Texas and considering a run for the White House. On the tapes, the now-President Bush indicated that he had used marijuana but would not admit it for fear of setting a bad example for children. Phone Tapes Suggest Bush's Unlawful Past Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507034/4507035" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Calls for Unity on Iraq February 21, 2005 President Bush says the world's democracies must pledge to support the newest democracy in Iraq, calling for economic and security help. The president is in Brussels, beginning a five-day trip to Europe meant to improve strained relations with U.S. allies. Bush: Europe, U.S. Should Unite on Iraq's Future Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4507028/4507029" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bush to Announce Intelligence Czar February 17, 2005 President Bush prepares to name his choice to serve as the nation's first director of national intelligence. Establishing a national intelligence chief was one of the signature recommendations of the 9-11 Commission. Bush to Announce Intelligence Czar Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4502956/4502957" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Social Security Debate Bush Would Consider Raising Social Security Income Cap February 17, 2005 At a stop on a tour to promote Social Security changes, President Bush says for the first time that he would consider an effort to raise the program's income cap. Income over $90,000 a year is now exempt from tax withdrawals for Social Security. The president said he would not consider a payroll tax increase. Bush Would Consider Raising Social Security Income Cap Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4502650/4502651" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Social Security Debate Bush Plugs Social Security Reform on Five-State Tour February 3, 2005 President Bush arrives in North Dakota, beginning a five-state tour to persuade voters in the Plains and the South that their senators should back his Social Security overhaul. Bush Plugs Social Security Reform on Five-State Tour Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4485062/4485063" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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State of the Union, 2005 Bush Address Focuses on Social Security February 3, 2005 In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Bush argues that without a major overhaul, Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. Democrats in the joint session of Congress audibly disagreed. On foreign policy, the president gave no timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops, but issued warnings to other nations in the region that he said promote terrorism. Bush Address Focuses on Social Security Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4476476/4476477" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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State of the Union, 2005 Bush to Promote Social Security Reforms in Address February 2, 2005 President Bush will touch on many topics in his State of the Union address, but most of the news he makes will probably have to do with Social Security. The president will propose that benefits be unchanged for all workers who are now 55 or older, but that those below that age be subject to new rules. Bush to Promote Social Security Reforms in Address Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4475719/4475720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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