Slovaks Jubilant

Slovaks jubilant at Bush speech on democracy

By Bruce I. Konviser
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- President Bush was welcomed like a rock star yesterday, drawing cheers from thousands of Slovaks who braved freezing temperatures and snow squalls to hear the U.S. president extol the values of democracy.
Mr. Bush delivered an open-air speech at a town square fondly remembered as the scene of protests that led to the collapse of communism 15 years ago.
When he said, "The American people are proud to call you allies and friends and brothers in the cause of freedom," the crowd exploded in applause.

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