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Bush criticizes NAACP leaders
Items compiled from Tribune news services
Published July 11, 2004
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA -- President Bush leveled an unusual attack on the NAACP's leaders Friday, saying his relationship with them has deteriorated to the point that it scarcely exists.
Bush chose not to attend the NAACP's annual convention, which begins this weekend. He is the first president in more than 70 years who has not attended a convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
"There are a lot of people I admire in the NAACP," Bush said. But he added, "I describe my relationship with the current leadership as basically non-existent because of their rhetoric."
NAACP President Kweisi Mfume said he is disappointed in Bush's decision.
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The reason he skipped the NAACP is because he disagrees with what some of the members say. How can you run a country if you just ignore all criticism that comes your way?