Monday, May 15, 2006

White House: Protest greets Howard

"It's wonderful to be here with our dear friends the Howards," said Mr Bush, adding that the trees would be a symbol of enduring friendship between the Australian and American people.

"I can't thank you enough, John, for your strong support for the liberty agenda and the deep desire for the world to be a peaceful place. I really enjoy working with you for the common good."

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Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan and Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon have urged Prime Minister John Howard to pull Australian troops out of Iraq.

Sheehan, whose son was killed while serving with US troops in Iraq, will visit Australia next week (May 22) for a series of anti-war rallies.

She said Howard had been a fool to follow US President George Bush into war.

"I think that George Bush is a fool and anybody who aligns with George Bush right now, especially with his administration crumbling from this corruption, I think they should distance themselves and quit supporting my country in committing crimes against humanity."

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