Ariel Sharon praised President Bush for winning the war against Iraq. While the Israeli government stayed largely silent during the recent war to oust Saddam Hussein, the Israeli prime minister, speaking at the White House on Tuesday, said Bush had “shown the courage, determination and leadership needed to spearhead the successful campaign to oust this ruthless, merciless despot, his dynasty and evil regime.”
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