Thousands Die In China Quake

12 May 2008

Thousands Die In China Quake

Chinese officials are just beginning to assess the damage from a strong and deadly earthquake.

"… President Bush extended his condolences to the victims of today's earthquake. The director of US disaster assistance as -- United States is ready to help -- anyway possible and Washington on the -- about right …" at 1:14

"… The building and everybody rate cut by the police chocolate until then started to -- with a huge box. And everybody relatively. …" at 0:50

"… saturated with crowds people looking for shelter. Fearing aftershocks that often follow major earthquakes. …" at 0:58

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7 Aug 2008

President Bush Makes Comments About China Before Heading To Bejing

President Bush made blunt comments about China before leaving Thailand Thursday. He said China will never reach its full potential unless its people are free.

"… when it comes to human rights. -- torch. Flaming bat -- the crowds cheering. And the venues ready to go. President Bush was set to arrive in Beijing on the -- of the Olympic Games with a message for the Chinese people. …" at 0:08

"… President Bush deliver those remarks in Bangkok Thailand in a wide ranging speech on -- policy. But much of the focus was on China. …" at 0:33

"… The president walking a fine line after critics and human rights advocates chastised him for going to the games his comments come -- Chinese officials try to keep a tight lid on protests like this one. Several demonstrators were arrested for putting up a banner in support of Tibet where China's policies have …" at 0:56

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14 Nov 2008

President Bush Hosts World Leaders for Economic Summit

President Bush hosts world leaders at the White House to look at the global economic crisis. They'll talk about how it started and how to improve the situation. Meanwhile, a Congressional panel looks into how the $700 billion government bailout is working.

"… first step. This is a decisive moment for the global economy tonight President Bush will play host at the White House holding dinner for leaders of the group looked funny similar to a meeting Mr. Bush took part in this -- this will be the first ever summit of its kind drawing head of state but the world's wealthiest countries and other developing nations. Absent from the meeting president elect Barack Obama -- instead sent to bipartisan representatives. Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and former Iowa congressman Jim Leach as preparations get under …" at 0:07

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