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Bush Praises Journalists
Aired April 27, 2003 - 08:03 ET
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KELLI ARENA, CNN ANCHOR: Elsewhere in Washington, President Bush is offering praise to journalists who he says shared in the dangers of the Iraq war. Mr. Bush made his comments at the 89 Annual Dinner for White House Correspondents last night.
Let's get the details from our own correspondent White House, Suzanne Malveaux. Good morning.
SUZANNE MALVEAUX, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, I attended that dinner last night. And usually, it's rather light. They have a comedian, a roast. I remember last year it was Ozzy Osbourne. But definitely a different tone this year. President Bush and the first lady honoring those journalists around the world, who sacrificed, gave their lives, who died in covering the war with Iraq. He mentioned and singled out two journalists in particular, "The Washington Post's" Michael Kelly as well as a friend and colleague of mine, NBC's David Bloom. He talked about their skill, their bravery and their decency.
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GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: We have seen the images of war more closely and vividly than ever before because of journalists who often shared in the dangers of war. Many reporters, photographers and camera crews took that hard journey to Baghdad.
I think it is fair to say that the journalists grew to respect the skill and bravery and decency of the men and women who wear our nation's uniform. And I am certain that our military gained greater respect for the journalists traveling with them who showed a tenacity and courage of their own.
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MALVEAUX: So, Kelli, it really was a touching moment for all of us sharing in that. But as you know, of course, the celebrities came out as well. A was a very moving, Ray Charles playing "America the Beautiful." Also, you know Washington, D.C.; our rock stars are you know, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice or Secretary Powell. But of course, the other celebrities came out as well. It was Rob Lowe, Mary Tyler Moore, two of the Bachelors, as a matter of fact and at my table I got to sit with the Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson and Phil Kent, CEO of Turner, but we had a really good time.
ARENA: Well, that's good Suzanne. Can you tell me what the president has on his agenda for this week? MALVEAUX: Well, as a matter of fact he's going to be doing a lot of traveling. He's going to Dearborn, Michigan tomorrow. He's going to be updating on the situation with Iraq. He has actually been saying that it's up to general -- General Franks to announce when the war is going to end. But he is going to give an update on that. And also later in the week he's going to be on the USS Lincoln returning from battle where he'll be addressing those soldiers as well. And of course, he's going to be pushing that big tax cut plan -- Kelli.
ARENA: Thanks, Suzanne. It's good to see you. Take care.
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Aired April 27, 2003 - 08:03 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
KELLI ARENA, CNN ANCHOR: Elsewhere in Washington, President Bush is offering praise to journalists who he says shared in the dangers of the Iraq war. Mr. Bush made his comments at the 89 Annual Dinner for White House Correspondents last night.
Let's get the details from our own correspondent White House, Suzanne Malveaux. Good morning.
SUZANNE MALVEAUX, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, I attended that dinner last night. And usually, it's rather light. They have a comedian, a roast. I remember last year it was Ozzy Osbourne. But definitely a different tone this year. President Bush and the first lady honoring those journalists around the world, who sacrificed, gave their lives, who died in covering the war with Iraq. He mentioned and singled out two journalists in particular, "The Washington Post's" Michael Kelly as well as a friend and colleague of mine, NBC's David Bloom. He talked about their skill, their bravery and their decency.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: We have seen the images of war more closely and vividly than ever before because of journalists who often shared in the dangers of war. Many reporters, photographers and camera crews took that hard journey to Baghdad.
I think it is fair to say that the journalists grew to respect the skill and bravery and decency of the men and women who wear our nation's uniform. And I am certain that our military gained greater respect for the journalists traveling with them who showed a tenacity and courage of their own.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
MALVEAUX: So, Kelli, it really was a touching moment for all of us sharing in that. But as you know, of course, the celebrities came out as well. A was a very moving, Ray Charles playing "America the Beautiful." Also, you know Washington, D.C.; our rock stars are you know, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice or Secretary Powell. But of course, the other celebrities came out as well. It was Rob Lowe, Mary Tyler Moore, two of the Bachelors, as a matter of fact and at my table I got to sit with the Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson and Phil Kent, CEO of Turner, but we had a really good time.
ARENA: Well, that's good Suzanne. Can you tell me what the president has on his agenda for this week? MALVEAUX: Well, as a matter of fact he's going to be doing a lot of traveling. He's going to Dearborn, Michigan tomorrow. He's going to be updating on the situation with Iraq. He has actually been saying that it's up to general -- General Franks to announce when the war is going to end. But he is going to give an update on that. And also later in the week he's going to be on the USS Lincoln returning from battle where he'll be addressing those soldiers as well. And of course, he's going to be pushing that big tax cut plan -- Kelli.
ARENA: Thanks, Suzanne. It's good to see you. Take care.
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