National Public Radio June 13, 2008 In Paris Friday, President Bush delivered what amounted to a valedictory speech, looking back at U.S. and European relations over his time in the White House. He laid out the challenges ahead, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush is on what he says will be his final […]
Scripps News June 13, 2008 George W. Bush this week embarked on what will almost certainly be his last visit to Europe while in the White House. The itinerary included a Slovenia summit with representatives of the European Union, plus meetings with leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the Vatican. more
Washington Post June 15, 2008 A mere two years ago, the British author and thinker Mark Leonard published a book titled “Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century.” Today, one wonders to what degree Europe will even participate in the 21st century. It’s not just the deadly blow struck by Ireland’s rejection Thursday of the […]
Washington Post June 14, 2008 President Bush declared here Friday that Western nations must lift up the Middle East in the same way that the United States helped war-ruined Europe rebuild after World War II. more
New York Times June 14, 2008 The final days of George Bush’s presidency have never seemed more imminent as during his tour of Europe’s capitals, a farewell visit in which reminiscence, valediction and even eulogies have trailed him. more