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July 08, 2003
Well, That's Settled
U.S. President George W. Bush, on the first day of his five-nation tour of Africa, has called slavery "one of the greatest crimes of history."In a speech delivered at Goree Island, Senegal, Mr. Bush said African slaves and their descendants strengthened American democracy through countless acts of courage.
Why bother putting this on the VOA? What do Africans care about American slavery? Only as much, I suppose as they can wrangle from tourists to their slave castles. But there is so much more to consider.
There's not much we can expect in 5 days, and I am beginning to believe that a significant portion this junket is for the benefit of [African-]American audiences.
Let's watch closely shall we?
Posted by mbowen at July 8, 2003 08:24 AM
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