Bush makes journey to EU-US summit

US President George Bush flew into Ireland tonight amid the biggest security operation in the history of the State.

Bush makes journey to EU-US summit
Fri, 25 Jun, 2004 - 21:07

US President George Bush flew into Ireland tonight amid the biggest security operation in the history of the State.

Mr Bush and his wife Laura waved from the steps of Air Force One but the public and anti-war protesters were kept well away from the remote runway at Shannon Airport.

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