Bush Interview

Thsi was an interview of that Bush, I don't know about the date but here is the interview

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Interview of BUSH by PTV, Pakistan
The Map Room

11:20 A.M. EST

Q Mr. President, you are paying a visit to Pakistan at a very crucial juncture, at a time when changes are being experienced in the region. And people of Pakistan are pinning a lot of hope on your visit because they think many problems are there and your visit will play a very vital role in it. So what is your vision for making this trip more meaningful and productive?

BUSH: The first thing that's really important for people to understand is that relations between our countries oftentimes depend on the relations between the leaders. In other words, President Musharraf and I can set a tone for the relationship because of our capacity to talk to each other. And it's important to be with each other and to share concerns and to talk about ideas. And so one object of the trip is to continue what is a good relationship. A good relationship between me and the President tends to permeate throughout our government.

Secondly, I -- and one reason we've got a good relationship is we speak frankly with each other. Listen, I understand he has got a difficult job -- made really difficult by the fact that people have tried to kill him, as you know -- extremists have decided that he is a obstacle to their vision and, therefore, have tried to kill him. And so he's not only a man who's shown great courage in the face of adversity, but he does have a vision of how to work together to achieve common objectives.

Secondly, I want the people of Pakistan to know that the American people care about them, that ours is a relationship that's much bigger than just the war on terror; that when our Chinooks flew supplies into the rural part of Pakistan, it wasn't out of a sense of just kind of pure diplomacy, it was out of a sense of care and concern about the individuals. And I understand sometimes people may have -- wonder about our motives, wonder about America's true concerns. And this will give me a chance to speak to the people of Pakistan and say, look, we care for you, and remind people that in our country there's great Pakistani Americans. We're a rich society because we've got people from around the world, including people who were born and raised in Pakistan and have now chosen America as a home.

And so it's a trip that's of goodwill and importance.

Q Mr. President, there is a common perception that the relations between the United States and Pakistan have fluctuated in the past. So what measures would you suggest to make it more durable and sustainable for the days to come and the longtime perspective?

BUSH: Yes, that's a really good question, because again, we want people to understand this relationship is a vital relationship that will exist throughout the years. One way we can do that is increase trade opportunities before our countries -- between our countries. And we'll be talking about a bilateral investment treaty.

Secondly, student exchanges. And I understand there's been some issues with visas and we've got to work through those, because I believe the more Pakistani youngsters who come to America to study will get to really see what America is all about. And as more Americans that go there to study will see what Pakistan is all about.

And so there's ways for us, beyond the war on terror -- and by the way, the war on terror is a critical aspect of our relationship, don't get me wrong. But the other thing that's interesting and I think important for the people of Pakistan to know is that President Musharraf, in his democracy initiative, can show the whole Muslim world, and the world itself, that it's possible to have a religious that is not extreme, and a state that listens to people and responds to the needs of people. And that's a really important message that Pakistan can show the world. And I will, of course, continue to talk to my buddy and my friend about his goals for a democratic Pakistan.

Q Mr. President, an early solution to the whole issue of Kashmir, about which you have also mentioned in your speech at the Asia Society -- that is vital for the region. So, in your view, being a close friend of both Pakistan and India, what role the United States can play in resolving this issue?

BUSH: Well, I started to play a role in my speech, and I spoke out on the issue and encouraged the President and the Prime Minister of India to continue down the road of solving the issue with a solution that's acceptable to all sides.

And that's very important. There's a temptation sometimes for countries to try to jump in the middle of dialogue. I believe a lasting solution can be achieved. I've seen the progress that's been made in the relationship from when I first became President. You might remember an early time in my presidency, there was real tension. And now, all of a sudden, there's some very encouraging signs -- transportation exchanges -- not transportation exchanges -- new transportation opportunities, trade. In just my discussions with both the President and the Prime Minister, there appears to be a different attitude. And part of it has to do with trust, but there's got to be tangible progress. I recognize that. And so I will use my trip to urge the leadership to continue solving this issue, with the idea that it can be solved.

Q Mr. President, what economic incentive would you offer to Pakistan during the forthcoming visit?

BUSH: Well, trade is very important. And one of the steps on a robust trading relationship is what's called the Bilateral Investment Treaty, and that's an important part of the process. And believe me, every time the President talks to me, he's talking about markets, and I understand that. But he also understands that there's some steps needed before this robust trade.

I must applaud the President's vision for the Pakistan economy. And in our world, politics, there's a lot of talk and a lot of kind of big noise. But the truth of the matter is what matters is results. And Pakistan's economy is strong, and that's good news. That's really good news for the people of Pakistan, first and foremost, because, obviously, if people can make a living and do well, they can see the benefits of democracy -- tangible benefits of living in a system where people are free to express themselves, but where the marketplace is the economic determinant.

Q Coming to another subject, what strategy the United States has adopted for conquering terrorism in Pakistan, in a very holistic manner?

BUSH: First of all, freedom defeats an ideology of hatred. And the enemy -- I say "the enemy" because they'll kill -- they innocent Pakistanis, they kill innocent Americans. We need -- more Muslims have died at the hands of al Qaeda and these extremists than anybody else. These -- I don't view these people as religious people. I view them as people who have taken a great religion and kind of twisted it to meet their means.

And so they have a vision. And it's not a vision -- it's a vision that doesn't recognize the freedom of people to worship. It's a vision that doesn't understand the -- that recognize the importance of women in society, or free speech. And so the way to defeat that vision is with a better vision, more hopeful, and democracy provides that vision.

We are in close coordination, of course, with the government of Pakistan. We share a mutual interest. Nobody should want foreign fighters in their soil wreaking havoc. And it's hard for a part of a country to develop if there are people in that part of the country that are willing to kill innocent life to achieve an objective. And so we share short-term objectives with the Pakistani government. We also share the long-term objective, and that is -- that's freedom.

Q Thank you, very much, Mr. President.

BUSH: I'm looking forward to the trip. And I really appreciate you coming.

Q Thank you, very much. I'm grateful and honored.

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, sir.

Q Thank you, very much.

END 11:37 A.M. EST

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Mein woh hoon jo kisi ne kaha:
HAM NAGHMA SARA KUCH GHAZLON KE HAM SOORAT GAR KUCH KHWAABON KE
BE JAZBA E SHOQ SUNAYEN KIYA KOI KHWAAB NA HO TO BATAYEN KIYA

It is not mentioned that Interview was taken in US Embassy, Islamabad because of Lal Masjid recent fear, US citizens and US President were warned not to mingle with people and stay away from Pakistanis

It is also not told that both were sitting in two different rooms NOT same room but face to face on tv screen.

It is also not told that how many places body check was inside US embassy.

Please also tell that your prepared questions were NOT allowed to take with you because of security reasons. CIA informed US President that in Pakistani literature is said that Qalam talwaar sai zada kaat rakh tee hai.

You did not mention that US President Bush told that he has given a surety to General MUSH that till US stays in Afghanistan, General Mush job is guaranteed.

Because the day Pak General Mush stops using Pak Forces on Afghan borders, US forces will loose protection. It will be NOW difficult in presence of Democrats in majority to get approval of aditional budget for 130,000 coffins cost carrying US soldiers bodies home.

As far as Pakistanis in good number are living on US soil as Americans are NOT different than Bush or Clintons or Kennedys. They all are settlers, US is a land of only setlers. It is not yet a nation, that is the reason they dont mind getting their own 16-20 years old soldiers being killed by Muslims in retaliation. No one bothers who are killed and who is being killed.

Let US go through a few more generations, then they will be a nation. Today, every one is called US but Spanish origin, US but Irish origin, US but Maxican origin, US but German origin, US but Chinese origin, US but Scotish origin, US but Indian origin, US but Lebanese origin, US but Pakistani origin, US but Filipino origin.

The day all population becomes US origin, they will know who is living next door to them.

They will know what are human values, today they only like to know values for dogs and cats.

They will know the role of a joint family system and rights of neighbors

The will know billions and billions now spent in crushing humanity and killing innocent children, women and men thousands of miles away from USA, then these billions will be spent for betterment of African poors, people living in depressed conditions from Far East to South Asian countries.

If these hundreds of billions US dollar spent wold have spent as investments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Palestine, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Mindanao, Chechanya - there was no need to take bad name and enmity, people would be worshipping BUSH and USA and thier own country's rulers. Once US leaves, General MUSH will stay in Pakistan ???

[quote="M Ashraf Siddiqui"]It is not mentioned that Interview was taken in US Embassy, Islamabad because of Lal Masjid recent fear, US citizens and US President were warned not to mingle with people and stay away from Pakistanis
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Shocked

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I don't know why are they so afraid of pakistanis? They are cowards!!!!
lol! I mean look at them they stay away from us like if we are animals, that's why I dislike them, but being moderator PTV i have to adopt PTV policies if i want people to thinkas if inside PTV, I have to do as they do, and they are hakoomat ke yaar and hakoomat is amrica ka ghulaam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing

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Mein woh hoon jo kisi ne kaha:
HAM NAGHMA SARA KUCH GHAZLON KE HAM SOORAT GAR KUCH KHWAABON KE
BE JAZBA E SHOQ SUNAYEN KIYA KOI KHWAAB NA HO TO BATAYEN KIYA

SEND BUSH TO HELL! HE IS AN ENEMY OF PAKISTAN/ISLAM!

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Mein woh hoon jo kisi ne kaha:
HAM NAGHMA SARA KUCH GHAZLON KE HAM SOORAT GAR KUCH KHWAABON KE
BE JAZBA E SHOQ SUNAYEN KIYA KOI KHWAAB NA HO TO BATAYEN KIYA

	Shahzaibkhan wrote:
	SEND BUSH TO HELL! HE IS AN ENEMY OF PAKISTAN/ISLAM!

yes u r right agreed

read it for a fun http://www.forumpakistan.com/a-funny-joke-bush-and-sheeda-t2010.html

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I do agree with you Smile

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