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Giuliani, GOP Tout Bush's War Leadership

By Melissa Block, Robert Smith

Published August 29, 2004 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 20 years ago.

Speeches at the Republican Convention portray President Bush as a strong wartime leader in the post-Sept. 11 era.

After Sen. John McCain made the case for the war in Iraq and Bush's re-election, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani emphasized Bush's successes and assailed his opponent, Democrat Sen. John Kerry. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Robert Smith.

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Melissa Block

As special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs, Melissa Block brings her signature combination of warmth and incisive reporting. Her work over the decades has earned her journalism's highest honors, and has made her one of NPR's most familiar and beloved voices.

Robert Smith

Robert Smith is a host for NPR's Planet Money where he tells stories about how the global economy is affecting our lives.

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