Israeli Premier Shimon Peres does not apparently have the desire for exercise displayed by so many American governmental leaders. At a "photo opportunity" during his meeting with Vice President George Bush at the White House Tuesday, Bush was heard telling Peres about his tennis game. Bush asked Peres whether he plays tennis, and when the response was negative he asked the Premier if he jogs or does any other exercise since he looks so fit. "I run the Israeli Cabinet," Peres replied.
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