American Voices

Bush's African Tour

July 16, 2003 | ISSUE 39•27

President Bush recently returned from a tour of Africa that supporters say signals U.S. commitment to tackling the continent's problems. What do you think?

  • This trip demonstrates strong support for Africa in a way that adequate humanitarian aid never could.

    Roland Sutton
    Purchasing Manager

  • All I ever hear is Bush, Bush, Bush. When are we getting a new president?

    Jay McDaniel
    Conveyor Operator

  • Did he get his picture taken next to a big pile of skulls? That'd be awesome.

    Hector Castillo
    Aircraft Mechanic

  • Africa?! But that place is dangerous! What if he'd been hurt?!

    Helene Rhodes
    Teacher

  • I pray Bush steered clear of Anansi, the trickster spider-god. If not, the president may have learned a few lessons in a manner he didn't appreciate.

    Duane Carr
    Systems Analyst

  • Thank God Strom Thurmond didn't live to see a member of the GOP do this.

    Dena Hardy
    Procurement Clerk

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