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President Bush on Thursday defended his decision to exclude countries that did not support the U.S.-led effort to topple Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from bidding on some $18.6 billion in reconstruction contracts. <\/i><\/p>\n

But he added that he still wants those countries to contribute to Iraq’s recovery by forgiving its debts.<\/em><\/p>\n

Asked whether the exclusion of those countries from bidding on construction contracts violates international law, Bush said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about by international law. I better consult my lawyer.”
\n<\/strong><\/em>
\nGeorge Dubya on the Iraq Reconstruction Contracts<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus. This man is actually our leader. Depending on how 2004 goes, I might just move to Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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