Prior to the first official screening of the film "Gandhi" in
Ramallah, a press conference will be held on April 6th from
1:00-3:00pm at the Grand Park Hotel to announce the launching of the
project and to provide information regarding the long-term objectives
of the Gandhi Project. Both the press conference and the official
opening of the project will be attended by Sir Ben Kingsley, who won
the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Gandhi in the film, Mr.

Remarks by President Bush at Concert Noble

WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by President Bush at Concert Noble:

Concert Noble
Brussels, Belgium

2:08 P. And seizing this moment also requires cooperation , because when
Europe and America stand together, no problem can stand against us.
Our efforts are guided by a clear vision: We're determined to see two
democratic states, Israel and Palestine , living side by side in peace and
security.
Our alliance is determined to meet natural disaster , famine, and disease
with swift and compassionate help.

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For more than 60 years, our nations stood together to face great
challenges of history. And as time goes by, we must never forget our shared
achievements. Governments must invest in the
health and education of their people, and take responsibility for solving
problems instead of simply blaming others. In the Cold War,
Europe saw the so-called stability of Yalta was a constant source of injustice
and fear.)
As we seek freedom in other nations, we must also work to renew the values
that make freedom possible.

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I'm really
pleased to visit Brussels again, the capital of a beautiful nation, the seat
of the European Union and the NATO Alliance.
Our shared commitment to democratic progress is being tested in Lebanon --
a once-thriving country that now suffers under the influence of an oppressive
neighbor. And all nations now have an interest in the success of a free
and democratic Iraq, which will fight terror, which will be a beacon of
freedom, and which will be a source of true stability in the region. The results of this approach now depend largely on Iran. (Applause. We recognize that reform will not happen overnight .
Our alliance is determined to promote development, and integrate
developing nations into the world economy. And the measure of our success
must be the results we achieve, not merely the resources we spend.
We're pursuing terrorists wherever they hide." We're in that race for
the duration -- and there is reason for optimism.

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We must support new democracies, and so
members of our alliance must continue to reach out to Georgia, where last year
peaceful protests overturned a stolen election, and unleashed the forces of
democratic change. Europe and America will continue
to increase trade, as we do so, we'll resolve our trade disagreements in a
cooperative spirit -- and we should share the benefits of fair and free trade
with others. German authorities recently
arrested two terrorists plotting to attack American interests in Iraq.

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The April launch
in Palestine will be followed in May by screenings in Jordan, Lebanon
and Syria.
Our greatest opportunity and immediate goal is peace in the Middle East. In the long run, we cannot live in peace
and safety if the Middle East continues to produce ideologies of murder, and
terrorists who seek the deadliest weapons. Regimes that terrorize their own
people will not hesitate to support terror abroad.) In safeguarding the security of free nations, no
option can be taken permanently off the table. And one reason for this belief is the
experience of Europe. As a free government takes hold in that country , and as the
government of President Yushchenko pursues vital reforms, Ukraine should be
welcomed by the Euro-Atlantic family.

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GandhiProject. In all these ways, our strong friendship is essential to peace
and prosperity across the globe -- and no temporary debate, no passing
disagreement of governments , no power on earth will ever divide us. Next month in London, Prime Minister
Blair will host a conference to help the Palestinian people build the
democratic institutions of their state. The government of Saudi
Arabia can demonstrate its leadership in the region by expanding the role of
its people in determining their future. Italy is giving assistance on judicial
reform. The United States is a
member of the IAEA Board of Governors, which has taken the lead on this issue. And America
supports a strong Europe because we need a strong partner in the hard work of
advancing freedom in the world . Albert
Camus said that, "Freedom is 1/4 a long-distance race." In this new century, the United States and Europe reaffirm that
commitment, and renew our great alliance of freedom.

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Together, we opposed totalitarian ideologies with our
might and with our patience. A state of scattered territories will
not work. Citizens must choose to hold their
governments accountable.
European governments are helping Afghanistan to succeed -- and America
appreciates your leadership. Today
I am voting for peace. Instead of
subsidizing failure year after year, we must reward progress and improve
lives . And our alliance has the ability, and the duty, to tip the balance of
history in favor of freedom .
Democratic nations grow in strength because they reward and respect the
creative gifts of their people.

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Jeff Skoll (founder of the
Skoll Foundation, the media company "Participant Productions" and
co-founder of eBay Inc.
Our robust trade is one of the engines of the world's economy. America
and Europe have made a moral commitment: We will not stand by as another
generation in the Holy Land grows up in an atmosphere of violence and
hopelessness. America and Europe also share a strategic interest: By helping
to build a lasting peace, we will remove an unsettled grievance that is used
to stir hatred and violence across the Middle East. (Applause. Yet all of us recognize courage when we see it -- and we saw it in the
Iraqi people. (Applause. For the sake of the
security of our people, for the sake of peace, we will be relentless in
chasing down the ideologues of hate. Spreading liberty for the sake of peace is the cause of all mankind.

This category contains news coverage, special reports, and other regularly updated information sources focusing on the conflict between Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.

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SkollFoundation. So
Israel must freeze settlement activity , help Palestinians build a thriving
economy, and ensure that a new Palestinian state is truly viable , with
contiguous territory on the West Bank. Ultimately, men and women will embrace participation and progress --
and we are seeing the evidence in an arc of reform from Morocco to Bahrain to
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Our commitment to democratic progress is being honored in Afghanistan.
An Iraqi man who lost a leg in a car bombing last year made sure he was there
to vote on January the 30th.
May God bless you all.

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Also in
attendance will be project sponsors Mr.)
I appreciate the opportunity, in this great hall, to speak to the peoples
of Europe.) The Palestinian people deserve a government that is
representative, honest and peaceful. Only a democracy can serve the hopes of
Palestinians, and make Israel secure, and raise the flag of a free Palestine. (Applause. The path isn't always easy, as any free people can
testify -- yet there's reason for confidence. And the great and proud nation of
Egypt, which showed the way toward peace in the Middle East, can now show the
way toward democracy in the Middle East. America supports
Europe's democratic unity for the same reason we support the spread of
democracy in the Middle East -- because freedom leads to peace.)
European leaders demonstrated this vision in Ukraine. Throughout the
developing world, governments are confronting corruption, the rule of law is
taking root, and people are enjoying new freedoms . This man is a known al Qaeda
operative and Zarqawi associate, provided support to the terrorists who
conducted the 2002 bombing of a French oil tanker. The signers of that Treaty
pledged "To safeguard the freedom, common heritage, and civilization of their
peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the
rule of law. (Applause.)

END 2:39 P.M.

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org) and the Global Catalyst
Foundation (www. (Laughter. As past
debates fade, as great duties become clear, let us begin a new era of
transatlantic unity. And as that
democracy rises, the United States and Europe will help the parties implement
the roadmap to peace. Yet
we are moving forward in practical ways. And I appreciate the prominent role that Prime
Minister Blair and other European leaders are playing in the cause of peace. The elected
president is working to disarm and demobilize militias in preparation for the
National Assembly elections to be held this spring. As I said in my Inaugural Address, we cannot
carry the message of freedom and the baggage of bigotry at the same time. We
must reject anti-Semitism from any source, and we must condemn violence such
as we have witnessed in the Netherlands. All our nations must work to
integrate minorities into the mainstream of society, and to teach the value of
tolerance to each new generation.
The nations in our great alliance have many advantages and blessings. Together,
we created the Monterrey Consensus, which links new aid from developed nations
to real reform in developing ones . All of us expressed our views on the Kyoto protocol -- and now we must
work together on the way forward. Together, we have disrupted terrorist
financing, strengthened intelligence sharing, enhanced our law enforcement
cooperation, and improved the security of international commerce and travel.

Both
will be prosecuted under new German laws, enacted after the September the
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After many false starts, and dashed hopes, and stolen lives, a settlement of
the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is now within reach.
All the parties have responsibilities to meet.
That country is building a democracy that reflects Afghan traditions and
history, and shows the way for other nations in the region.
The UK is helping to fight drug trade. We're in the early stages of diplomacy. All of us can use the power of human
ingenuity to improve the environment for generations to come.

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Gandhi Project to Launch in the Palestinian Territories Tomorrow; Sir Ben Kingsley and Delegation Set to Attend World Premiere of Arabic-Dubbed Version of the

Hanna
Elias who oversaw the dubbing of the movie into Arabic. Kamran Elahian, Silicon Valley
entrepreneur and founder of Global Catalyst Foundation.org). We also know
that a free and peaceful Palestine can add to the momentum of reform
throughout the broader Middle East.
Our challenge is to encourage this progress by taking up the duties of
great democracies. Yet, while our expectations must be realistic, our
ideals must be firm and they must be clear.
In the last several months, the world has seen men and women voting in
historic elections, from Kabul to Ramallah to Baghdad -- and without Syrian
interference , Lebanon's parliamentary elections in the spring can be another
milestone of liberty. We must
always remind Russia, however, that our alliance stands for a free press, a
vital opposition, the sharing of power, and the rule of law -- and the United
States and all European countries should place democratic reform at the heart
of their dialogue with Russia.

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The "Gandhi Project" aims to support Palestinian civil society
organizations engaged in activities consistent with the liberation
philosophy and life practice of Gandhi who stood against occupation
through peaceful resistance and civil disobedience . Jake
Eberts the producer of the film, and Palestinian director Mr.SchoolsOnline.org

The United States and Belgium are
close allies, and we will always be warm friends. Ultimately, men and women who
seek the success of their nation will reject an ideology of oppression, anger,
and fear. Just as the Syrian regime must take stronger action to stop those
who support violence and subversion in Iraq, and must end its support for
terrorist groups seeking to destroy the hope of peace between Israelis and
Palestinians, Syria must also end its occupation of Lebanon.
I don 't want terrorists to kill other Iraqis like they tried to kill me. The time has arrived for the
Iranian regime to listen to the Iranian people, and respect their rights, and
join in the movement toward liberty that is taking place all around them.
Our alliance is determined to show good stewardship of the earth -- and
that requires addressing the serious, long-term challenge of global climate
change . And America's Emergency Plan has focused additional
resources on nations where the needs are greatest . We will not be intimidated, and the terrorists will
not stop the march of freedom.
This approach not only reduces a danger to free peoples; it honors the dignity
of all peoples, by placing human rights and human freedom at the center of our
agenda.
America holds these values because of ideals long held on this continent.

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Invited to the official screening at 4:00pm of
the same day are many Palestinians from all segments of society
including leaders from local communities and several ministers of the
Palestinian Government. The project is sponsored by
the Skoll Foundation (www .
On September the 11th, America turned first to our immediate security, and
to the pursuit of an enemy -- and that vital work goes on. And freedom is the direction of history,
because freedom is the permanent hope of humanity.

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Working with Palestinian voice actors and artists, the film was dubbed
into Arabic by the award-winning Palestinian director Hanna Elias. The
Ramallah event will be followed by screenings in Jerusalem on April
7th, Bethlehem on April 9th and Gaza on April 14th . Prime Minister, thank you for your kind
introduction and thank you for your warm hospitality. Laura and I are really glad to be back.
You know, on this journey to Europe I follow in some large footsteps. And the world must not
rest until there is a just and lasting resolution of this conflict . I have asked Secretary Rice to attend the conference,
and to convey America's strong support for the Palestinian people as they
build a democratic state. We must be on the side of democratic reformers , we must
encourage democratic movements, and support democratic transitions in
practical ways .)
The Lebanese people have the right to be free, and the United States and
Europe share an interest in a democratic, independent Lebanon.
Together, we must make clear to the Iraqi people that the world is also
with them -- because they have certainly shown their character to the world . In two world wars, Europe saw the aggressive nature of
tyranny, and the terrible cost of mistrust and division. Developed nations have
responded by increasing assistance by a third. As we meet today , American and European
personnel are aiding the victims of the tsunami in Asia. Working together , America,
France and other nations will bring him to justice. As we defeat the agents of
terror , we will also remove the sources of terror.

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The Gandhi Project is a collaborative program of a collective of
Palestinian NGOs and Relief International - Schools Online (RI-SOL)
(www. More
than two centuries ago, Benjamin Franklin arrived on this continent to great
acclaim. The people of Israel need an end to
terror and a reliable, steadfast partner for peace.
A successful Palestinian democracy should be Israel's top goal as well. After all, Germany is providing vital police training. He said , "I would have crawled here if I had to. Through the Millennium
Challenge Account, my nation is increasing our aid to developing nations that
govern justly, expand economic freedom, and invest in the education and health
of their people. While still providing humanitarian assistance and support ,
developed nations are taking a wiser approach to other aid.
This strategy is not American strategy, or European strategy, or Western
strategy.

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(Local)

THE PRESIDENT: Guy, or Mr . President Abbas has the opportunity
to put forward a strategy of reform, which can and will gain financial support
from the international community -- including financial support. I hope he
will seize the moment.
Across the Middle East -- from the Palestinian Territories, to Lebanon, to
Iraq, to Iran -- I believe that the advance of freedom within nations will
build the peace among nations. We should all pursue
fiscal policies in our nations -- sound fiscal policies of low taxes and
fiscal restraint and reform that promote a stable world financial system and
foster economic growth. Oppression is not the wave
of the future; it is the desperate tactic of a few backward-looking men.

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RAMALLAH, Palestine----The "Gandhi
Project " (www. Together, we united this continent with our
democratic values. In a new century,
the alliance of Europe and North America is the main pillar of our security." Every vote cast in Iraq was an act of defiance against
terror, and the Iraqi people have earned our respect. By researching, by developing , by promoting new technologies
across the world, all nations, including the developing countries can advance
economically, while slowing the growth in global greenhouse and avoid
pollutants that undermines public health.
Our alliance is also determined to defend our security -- because we
refuse to live in a world dominated by fear.
We know there are many obstacles, and we know the road is long.

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org) will launch tomorrow, Wednesday April
6th at 4:00pm in the Ramallah Cultural Palace with the screening of
the epic film "Gandhi" (winner of 9 Oscars including Best Picture).

With the screening
of the film "Gandhi," the project kick-starts a series of activities
and programs to empower civil society and community based
organizations in advancing their goals of peaceful resistance ,
self-reliance, economic development and local empowerment. In the
Palestinian Territories, the film will be shown in many cities,
refugee camps, and villages. In addition to the screenings, the Gandhi
Project will provide direct support to relevant educational and
community and economic development projects.) and Mr.Global-Catalyst."
I have been hoping for a similar reception -- (laughter ) -- but Secretary Rice
told me I should be a realist. Seizing this moment
requires realism: We must act wisely and deliberately in the face of complex
challenges.) As Palestinian leaders assume responsibility for Gaza
and increasingly larger territory, we will help them build the economic and
political and security institutions needed to govern effectively. A status quo of tyranny and
hopelessness in the Middle East -- the false stability of dictatorship and
stagnation -- can only lead to deeper resentment in a troubled region, and
further tragedy in free nations.
Lasting, successful reform in the broader Middle East will not be imposed
from the outside; it must be chosen from within . My country took many years to
include minorities and women in the full promise of America -- and that
struggle hasn't ended. We must expect higher standards
from our friends and partners in the Middle East.
We're working closely with Britain, France and Germany as they oppose Iran's
nuclear ambitions, and as they insist that Tehran comply with international
law. Our ideals and our interests lead in the same direction: By bringing
progress and hope to nations in need, we can improve many lives, and lift up
failing states, and remove the causes and sanctuaries of terror. While confronting a present
threat, we have accepted the long-term challenge of spreading hope and liberty
and prosperity as the great alternatives to terror.

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M. An observer wrote, "His reputation was more universal than Leibnitz
or Newton, Frederick or Voltaire, and his character more beloved and esteemed
than any or all of them.
(Applause. Seizing this moment requires idealism: We must see in every
person the right and the capacity to live in freedom. Arab states must end
incitement in their own media, cut off public and private funding for
terrorism, stop their support for extremist education, and establish normal
relations with Israel. NATO's growing security mission is commanded by a Turkish General.

Iran, however, is different
from Iraq. Yet, for Russia to make progress as a European
nation, the Russian government must renew a commitment to democracy and the
rule of law. (Applause. We're working through the Global Fund to combat AIDS and other
diseases across the world. Through all these efforts,
we encourage stability and progress, build a firmer basis for democratic
institutions -- and, above all, we fulfill a moral duty to heal the sick, and
feed the hungry, and comfort the afflicted. Just last week, the United Nations added Muhsin al-Fadhli to its al
Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee list. We also found that
a narrow definition of security is not enough.
We proudly stand in the tradition of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of the
Rights of Man, and the North Atlantic Treaty.

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" The observer went on to say, "There was scarcely a
peasant or a citizen 1 /4 who did not consider him as a friend to human kind. Our transatlantic alliance frustrated the plans of
dictators, served the highest ideals of humanity, and set a violent century on
a new and better course. Governments must choose to
fight corruption, abandon old habits of control, protect the rights of
conscience and the rights of minorities.
Our alliance is determined to encourage commerce among nations, because
open markets create jobs, and lift income, and draw whole nations into an
expanding circle of freedom and opportunity. Terrorist movements seek to
intimidate free peoples and reverse the course of history by committing
dramatic acts of murder. (Local)

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Distinguished guests and
ladies and gentlemen. And together we mark, year by year, the anniversaries of
freedom -- from D-Day, to the liberation of death camps, to the victories of
conscience in 1989.
Together we can once again set history on a hopeful course -- away from
poverty and despair, and toward development and the dignity of self-rule; away
from resentment and violence, and toward justice and the peaceful settlement
of differences. (Applause.
We seek peace between Israel and Palestine for its own sake.
Europe and America should not expect or demand that reforms come all at
once -- that didn't happen in our own histories.)
Some European nations joined the fight to liberate Iraq , while others did
not. Now is the time for established
democracies to give tangible political , economic and security assistance to
the world's newest democracy.
In Iran, the free world shares a common goal: For the sake of peace, the
Iranian regime must end its support for terrorism , and must not develop
nuclear weapons. Presidents
Kwasniewski of Poland and Adamkus of Lithuania , Javier Solana of the EU,
helped to resolve the election crisis and bring Ukraine back into the camp of
freedom. America supports WTO membership for Russia,
because meeting WTO standards will strengthen the gains of freedom and
prosperity in that country. That's why we'll continue to advance the Doha Development Agenda,
and bring global trade talks to a successful conclusion. Our combined
financial commitment to tsunami relief and reconstruction is nearly $4
billion.

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Palestinian leaders must confront and dismantle
terrorist groups, fight corruption, encourage free enterprise, and rest true
authority with the people. And the Afghan people know
the world is with them. (Applause. In the
coming months, Iraq's newly elected assembly will carry out the important work
of establishing a government , providing security, enhancing basic services,
and writing a democratic constitution. We also look for
Iran to finally deliver on promised reform. The spread of freedom
has helped to resolve old disputes, and the enlargement of NATO and the
European Union have made partners out of former rivals . We
also have a call beyond our comfort: We must raise our sights to the wider
world.

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Yet, our relationship is founded on more than nostalgia. Our example of
economic and political freedom gives hope to millions who are weary of poverty
and oppression.)
Today, America and Europe face a moment of consequence and opportunity.
These vital steps are also difficult steps, because progress requires new
trust, and because terrorists will do all they can to destroy that trust. The future of our nations, and the future of
the Middle East, are linked -- and our peace depends on their hope and
development and freedom. My nation and
France worked to pass Security Council Resolution 1559, which demands that
Lebanon's sovereignty be respected, that foreign troops and agents be
withdrawn , and that free elections be conducted without foreign interference. And Europe also saw how the rise of democratic movements like
Solidarity could part an Iron Curtain drawn by tyrants.
I also believe that Russia's future lies within the family of Europe and
the transatlantic community. This strategy is working. Emerging technologies such as hydrogen-
powered vehicles, electricity from renewable energy sources, clean coal
technology, will encourage economic growth that is environmentally
responsible . I thank the nations of Europe for your strong
cooperation in the war on terror.

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