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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Paul Richter / The Bulletin
December 6, 2008
WASHINGTON — In a sweeping defense of his record, President George W. Bush asserted Friday that his administration is leaving the Middle East a “freer, more hopeful and more promising place” than when he took office.
Bush said his administration is close to success....