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(12/20/2004) President Bush chosen Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2004
Bush wins re-election, reaches out to foes
By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush won re-election
to a second four-year term over Democratic Sen. John
Kerry on Wednesday and promised deeply divided Americans
he would earn their support and trust.
"A new term is a new opportunity to reach out to the
whole nation," he said in a victory speech in Washington. "When
we come together and work together, there is no limit
to the greatness of America."
Speaking directly to supporters of Kerry, Bush said: "I
will need your support, and I will work to earn it.
I will do all I can to deserve your trust." ...
Source:
My
Way News, Reuters
(11/3/2004) Transcript of President Bush's
Speech
Following is a transcript of President George W. Bush's
speech on Wednesday, as recorded by e-Media.
BUSH: The voters turned out in records numbers and
delivered an historic victory. (APPLAUSE) Earlier today,
Senator Kerry called with his congratulations. We had
a really good phone call. He was very gracious. Senator
Kerry waged a spirited campaign, and he and his supporters
can be proud of their efforts. (APPLAUSE) Laura and
I wish Senator Kerry and Teresa and their whole family
all our best wishes. America has spoken, and I'm humbled
by the trust and the confidence of my fellow citizens. Source: NY
Times
(11/4/2004) World Leaders congratulate President
Bush
World leaders rushed to congratulate US President
George W. Bush on his re-election to a second four-year
term and pledged cooperation with Washington to heal
deep divisions over a host of international issues,
notably Iraq and the Middle East. Source: Yahoo News
(11/4/2004) Putin Praises 'Tough, Predictable'
Bush
By Sergei Blagov , CNSNews.com Correspondent
Moscow (CNSNews.com) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was
among the first world leaders to hail President Bush's re-election, which he
described as a victory over terrorism.
"If Bush wins, I will be able to rejoice that the American people have not allowed
themselves to be scared and made a right decision," he told a press conference
in Moscow on Wednesday, speaking before Sen. John Kerry had conceded defeat. Source: CNS
News
John Kerry Concession Speech
John Kerry and John Edwards vowed that the fight has
just begun. But, overall, John Kerry accepted the re-election
of George W. Bush in a calm and gracious manner.
Kerry
Says It's Time to 'Begin Healing'
BOSTON (AP) - Sen. John Kerry brought his long White House campaign to an end
Wednesday, conceding the presidential election to George W. Bush and saying
the time had come to "begin the healing." "I'm sorry that we got here a little
bit late and a little bit short," said a hoarse and stoic Kerry,... Source: My
Way News, AP News
Pre-Election News
"The media want Kerry to win. They’re
going to portray Kerry and Edwards as being
young and dynamic and optimistic, and this glow
is going to be worth maybe 15 points."
— Newsweek Editor Evan Thomas
MRC “Tell
The Truth!” 2004 Campaign Statement
The national liberal “news” media are participating in a campaign of partisan viciousness not seen since the days of Ronald Reagan, tossing any pretense of objectivity aside, distorting the truth, and simply refusing to report real news that doesn’t fit their political agenda.
This must stop. It’s time to demand that the news media “Tell the Truth!
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