Widely criticised in Latin America for ignoring the region, Mr Bush came bearing gifts, especially for his erstwhile allies Mexico and Canada.

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The gold ring has an amethyst stone bearing a burning bush and St Andrew's cross with the motto "Nec Tamen Consumebatur".

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The full weight of the Australian government is bearing down on the Bush administration to resolve his case.

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But it is worth bearing in mind the comparison between George Bush and another accidental president, Harry Truman.

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For many in the Governor's camp, the race is about restoring a moral bearing to politics, a return to the days when people (named Bush) who were groomed for high office brought credit and honor to it.

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