Bush would not take any questions

Thursday, April 06, 2017

President Bush and his wife launch Laura Bush Foundation of America's Libraries at Therisanyo Primary School. PIC. KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The former President of United States of America (USA) was in town to follow up on projects his Foundation undertook a few years ago. Despite the USA being described as an example of true democracy, the former President’s interaction with the media was very limited.

Among the media houses that were present were the New York Times, Reuters, Washington Times as well as Mmegi, Sunday Standard, Btv and Botswana Press Agency.

The staff from USA Embassy would not allow any questions to the man who oversaw the removal of Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein following the September 11, 2001 attacks (called Operation Desert Storm) in his country.

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Bush would not take any questions

The former President of United States of America (USA) was in town to follow up on projects his Foundation undertook a few years ago. Despite the USA being described as an example of true democracy, the former President’s interaction with the media was very limited.

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