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White House Says Bush Will Attend Opening Ceremonies
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President Bush will attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing, the White House said yesterday. The announcement quashed any talk of a presidential boycott over China's violent crackdown after anti-government riots and protests in Tibet.
The White House had been reluctant to confirm Bush's plans for the opening event, although there was no doubt he would attend the Games. While other world leaders have talked of boycotting the Aug. 8 Opening Ceremonies, Bush's aides have signaled for weeks he was unlikely to do so.
White House press secretary Dana Perino said Bush will travel to South Korea, Thailand and China in August and will attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Games with first lady Laura Bush. The specific dates of travel were not released.
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