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The Washington File
Bush Sends Condolences Upon Death of Yasser Arafat
President Bush has extended his condolences to the Palestinian people upon the death of their leader, Yasser Arafat. In his November 11 statement, Bush said he hoped the future will bring peace and the fulfillment to the Palestinian\'s aspiration for an \"independent, democratic Palestine that is at peace with its neighbors.\"
Powell Expresses Condolences on Death of Yasser Arafat
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has expressed the \"deepest sympathies\" of the United States to the Palestinian people following the death of their leader, Yasser Arafat. In his November 11 statement, Powell said the United States will do all it can to \"support and help the Palestinian people move forward toward peace during this period of transition.\" Powell also sent condolences to the family of Yasser Arafat.
President Bush Honors Military Veterans at Arlington Cemetery
America\'s veterans are \"liberators in the best tradition of America. Their actions have made our nation safer in a world full of new dangers,\" President George W. Bush said at Veteran\'s Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C., on November 11. Bush paid tribute to U.S. veterans of past conflicts -- two World Wars, Vietnam, and Korea -- as well as to American armed forces now serving in the war against terrorism.
Armitage Praises Efforts to Disband Afghan Militias
Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage sees the efforts to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate Afghan militias as a primary reason for the success of Afghanistan\'s October 9 presidential election and a key to the success of legislative elections planned for the spring of 2005. Armitage, visiting staff, trainers and program participants in Kabul says, \"It takes a lot of courage to fight. But, I would say it takes even more courage to enroll in a program like this and to try to change your life, by almost 180 degrees.\"
Beef Trade to Asia Returning to Normal, Agriculture Officials Say
The United States and Japan have concluded technical discussions on guidelines governing beef trade among countries affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (\"mad cow disease\"), setting the stage for a restoration of trade in U.S. beef products, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say. They say the two countries must now develop plans for an interim program allowing resumption of beef trade.
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