Bush reiterates justification of US-led invasion of Iraq

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-16-2008 13:35

US President George W. Bush says the US-led invasion of Iraq was“the right thing to do”to get rid of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. He made the comments in London in an interview with Sky News.

U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd L) and first lady Laura  Bush (R), are met by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown  (2nd R) and his wife Sarah (L), after arriving for a social  dinner at 10 Downing Street in London June 15, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Bush arrived in England on Sunday and met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street.

Members of the 'Stop the War Coalition' protest outside  Windsor Castle during US President George W. Bush's visit  in Windsor. Bush arrived in Britain for talks with Prime  Minister Gordon Brown on Iran and other issues, as both  sides vigorously denied any rift over troop levels in Iraq. (AFP/Geoff Caddick)

Meanwhile, as many as 2,500 demonstrators rallied in London's Parliament Square to protest the US War on Terror. About 1,200 officers were deployed to secure the US president's 24-hour visit to Britain.

Bush is scheduled to hold talks with Brown on Monday morning discussing topics such as what progress is required in Iraq before more US and British forces can return home. The US President will then visit Northern Ireland the last stop in his farewell tour of Europe.

Editor:Du Xiaodan