Bush’s African trip matters

The most important aspect of President George W. Bush's five-nation tour of Africa is, quite simply, the fact of his being there at all. Before becoming president, Bush said dismissively during a campaign debate, "While Africa may be important, it doesn't fit into the national strategic interests...

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