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Bush Says He Won't Change Policy Because of Anti-War Protests
Aired February 19, 2003 - 08:00 ET
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PAULA ZAHN, CNN ANCHOR: We'll be getting a live update in just a moment on the guilty verdict in the 9/11 terror case in Germany. But first, the latest on the showdown with Iraq. There will be a second day of debate at the U.N. today. Yesterday, nation after nation spoke in favor of more inspections over military force. The resolution authorizing force that the U.S. and Britain are working on may be delayed by the lack of support. And President Bush says he won't change his policy because of anti-war protests.
More on that a little bit later on this morning, but right now we're going to check in with Bill Hemmer, who is standing by in Kuwait, where U.S. forces are training for a potential desert war -- good morning, Bill.
BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Hello again, Paula.
In addition to the military, 100,000 strong right now in Kuwait, there are roughly 9,000 Americans who are registered in Kuwait and are living and working here. On top of that, you have about 3,000 Canadians. Earlier today, we sat down with just a handful. These are businesspeople. Some are Little League coaches. Some are school teachers. Some are housewives here in Kuwait. We wanted to know from them what their fears are today, what they're talking about among themselves. And ultimately will they stay or will they go? And if there is war, what are their thoughts on that.
You'll hear it in a matter of moments -- Paula, see you then.
ZAHN: And thanks, Bill.
Appreciate it.
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Aired February 19, 2003 - 08:00 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
PAULA ZAHN, CNN ANCHOR: We'll be getting a live update in just a moment on the guilty verdict in the 9/11 terror case in Germany. But first, the latest on the showdown with Iraq. There will be a second day of debate at the U.N. today. Yesterday, nation after nation spoke in favor of more inspections over military force. The resolution authorizing force that the U.S. and Britain are working on may be delayed by the lack of support. And President Bush says he won't change his policy because of anti-war protests.
More on that a little bit later on this morning, but right now we're going to check in with Bill Hemmer, who is standing by in Kuwait, where U.S. forces are training for a potential desert war -- good morning, Bill.
BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Hello again, Paula.
In addition to the military, 100,000 strong right now in Kuwait, there are roughly 9,000 Americans who are registered in Kuwait and are living and working here. On top of that, you have about 3,000 Canadians. Earlier today, we sat down with just a handful. These are businesspeople. Some are Little League coaches. Some are school teachers. Some are housewives here in Kuwait. We wanted to know from them what their fears are today, what they're talking about among themselves. And ultimately will they stay or will they go? And if there is war, what are their thoughts on that.
You'll hear it in a matter of moments -- Paula, see you then.
ZAHN: And thanks, Bill.
Appreciate it.
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