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Bush begins farewell visit to western Europe

By Daniel Dombey and Andrew Ward in Washington and Andrew Bounds in Brussels

Published: June 9 2008 20:49 | Last updated: June 9 2008 20:49

George W. Bush heads for the Marine One presidential helicopter after speaking to reporters ahead of a week-long trip to EuropeReuters
George W. Bush heads for the Marine One presidential helicopter after speaking to reporters ahead of a week-long trip to Europe

Five years ago, the notion of spending even a week in western Europe would have been distinctly unappetising for President George W. Bush.

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