Bush Demands U.N. Help for Iraq ; Scolds Group for Failure to Confront Saddam

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President Bush yesterday demanded that the United Nations step up to help rebuild Iraq, telling foreign leaders "the liberty that many have won at a cost must be secured."

The president also urged Israel to impose a settlement freeze, dismantle unauthorized outposts and "end the daily humiliation of the Palestinian people," while criticizing Palestinian leaders who "intimidate opposition, tolerate corruption, and maintain ties to terrorist groups."

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Bush Demands U.N. Help for Iraq ; Scolds Group for Failure to Confront Saddam

In a 25-minute speech to a somber chamber packed with leaders from the 191 U.N. member nations, the unapologetic president again scolded the world body for failing to confront Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein for his repeated violations of U.N. resolutions demanding that he disarm or face "serious consequences."

"The Security Council promised serious cons...

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