President Bush urged Ariel Sharon to improve his diet. Bush telephoned Sharon on Tuesday, two days after the Israeli prime minister was hospitalized after suffering a minor stroke. Bush said he is “very concerned” about Sharon’s health and suggested he watch his diet, exercise and cut down on working hours, a Sharon spokesman said in a statement. Bush added that he hoped to see a healthier Sharon when the two meet again in approximately two months. Bush “said that when the prime minister had previously told him how many hours he worked per day, he got tired just hearing about it, and urged him to be careful,” the spokesman said. The two leaders also discussed developments in the Middle East. “I need you to be healthy,” Bush told Sharon. “People love strong leadership that is built on principles, and you have proven this.”
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