DATE=10/28/03

TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT

TITLE=BUSH / IRAQ (S)

NUMBER=2-309142

BYLINE=PAULA WOLFSON

DATELINE=WHITE HOUSE

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INTRO: President Bush says both foreign terrorists and Saddam Hussein loyalists appear to be responsible for the recent surge in violence in Iraq. V-O-A's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House.

TEXT: The president says those behind the latest bombings in Iraq have a specific goal.

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Basically what they are trying to do is to cause people to run. They want to kill and create chaos. That's the nature of a terrorist.

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But he emphasizes the United States and its allies will not be driven out.

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They are not going to intimidate America. And they are not going to intimidate the brave Iraqis who are actively participating in securing the freedom of their country.

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Mr. Bush spoke at a hastily arranged news conference that focused largely on recent events in Iraq. He said Iraq remains a dangerous place, but stressed once again that progress is being made. (signed)

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