Saturday, January 15, 2005
President Bush to be more mindful, tone down tough talk
BBC NEWS | Americas | Bush says regrets talking tough (link opens in a new window): "US President George W Bush has pledged to be more diplomatic in future, saying he realises that talking tough can sometimes send 'wrong impressions'.
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'I speak plainly sometimes, but you've got to be mindful of the consequences.'*
In what has become a notorious occasion, Mr Bush words sparked outrage in July 2003 when he appeared to directly challenge insurgents fighting in Iraq."
* Emphais mine
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'I speak plainly sometimes, but you've got to be mindful of the consequences.'*
In what has become a notorious occasion, Mr Bush words sparked outrage in July 2003 when he appeared to directly challenge insurgents fighting in Iraq."
* Emphais mine
