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George W. Bush and the Future of NATO
President Bush is in Bucharest, Romania for his last NATO summit. We hear about troops in Afghanistan, Russia's concerns about new member nations and the future of the NATO alliance. Also, Bernanke's sobering assessment of the US economy, and the Olympic torch will get a mixed reception next week when it comes to San Francisco.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush is in Bucharest, Romania for his last NATO summit. We hear about troops in Afghanistan, Russia's concerns about new member nations and the future of the NATO alliance. Also, Bernanke's sobering assessment of the US economy, and the Olympic torch will face official "alarm and protest" next week when it comes to San Francisco.
White House photo: Shealah Craighead
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