Bush Promises Swift Action on Bridge
George W Bush has pledged that the Minneapolis freeway bridge that collapsed during last Wednesday's rush hour will be rebuilt quickly, after visiting the site of the tragedy.
The American President promised that Mary Peters, the US Secretary of Transportation, would take charge of ensuring that the eight-lane bridge over the Mississippi reopened as soon as possible. 'We understand that this is a major artery of life here,' he said.
Bush spent 10 minutes in the presidential helicopter, Marine One, above the river, in which up to eight bodies are still believed to be trapped.
The American President promised that Mary Peters, the US Secretary of Transportation, would take charge of ensuring that the eight-lane bridge over the Mississippi reopened as soon as possible. 'We understand that this is a major artery of life here,' he said.
Bush spent 10 minutes in the presidential helicopter, Marine One, above the river, in which up to eight bodies are still believed to be trapped.
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