August 22, 2002	Thursday	Jamadi-us-Saani 12,1423

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CRAWFORD: Bush on Wednesday brushed aside speculation about imminent military action against Iraq, saying he was a patient man who would first consult with US allies and Congress.

Bush said the subject of Iraq did not come up during a meeting with top national security advisers, dismissing “intense speculation” about military action any time soon.—Reuters