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(21 Jul 2003)
1. Bush and Berlusconi walk into news conference, pull out to wide shot
2. Wide side shot Bush and Berlusconi
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) President George W. Bush:
"Today, Syria and Iran continue to harbour and assist terrorists. This behavior is completely unacceptable and states that support terror will be held accountable."
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5. SOUNDBITE: (English) President George W. Bush:
"Terrorism is the greatest obstacle to the emergence of a Palestinian state. And all leaders who seek this goal have an obligation to back up their words in real actions against terror. And leaders who are interested in a peaceful solution in the Middle East must support the efforts of Prime Minister Abbas to build a democratic Palestine and ease the hardships faced by the Palestinian people."
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7. SOUNDBITE: (English) President George W. Bush:
"Well, you're right, we just sent a group of troops in to protect our interests, and we're concerned about our people in Liberia. We'll continue to monitor the situation very closely. We're working with the United Nations to affect policy necessary to get the cease fire back in place. We are working with ECOWAS to determine when they will be prepared to move in the peacekeeper troops, that I have said we'll be willing to help move in to Liberia. We're monitoring the situation very carefully."
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9. SOUNDBITE: (English) President George W. Bush:
"I do believe we can solve this issue diplomatically by encouraging the neighbourhood -- the Chinese, the South Koreans and the Japanese to join us with a single voice that says to Mr. Kim Jong-il, a decision to develop a nuclear arsenal is one that will alienate you from the rest of the world."
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11. SOUNDBITE: (English) President George W. Bush:
"It's very important for our citizens of both countries to understand that this extension of hostility is really a part of the war to liberate Iraq. There are people in Iraq who hate the thought of freedom. There are Saddam apologists who want to try to stay in power through terrorist activity. And I explained to the Prime Minister, we're patient, we're strong, we're resolute and we will see this matter through."
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13. SOUNDBITE: (Italian with English translation) Silvio Berlusconi, Italian Prime Minister:
"My belief is that we really need to support and develop the culture of union and cohesion, and certainly not nurture the culture of division. Selfishness, narcissism and division shall never win. We need to revive the huge strength of cohesion."
14. Wide of press conference
STORYLINE:
President George Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi ended their two day get-together at the president's Crawford, Texas ranch on Monday.
The visit served as a thank-you for Berlusconi's support in the Iraq war and gave the two leaders time to talk about nuclear arms, the Middle East and terrorism.
In a joint news conference before the meeting's end, Bush accused Syria and Iran of continuing to harbour terrorists.
He warned the two nations that their backing of terror groups is "completely unacceptable," and said both "will be held accountable."
Bush declared that terrorism undermined both Mideast peace and blocked the creation of a Palestinian state.
He said leaders who wanted to see such a state created should back up their words with actions to stop terror.
Leaders in both Syria and Iran say they're backing groups that are fighting for a Palestinian state -- and deny they are terrorist organisations.
He also urged allies to act under UN authority to help rebuild the country.

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