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After turbulent four years, world looks toward new Bush term with anxiety

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From: AP Worldstream
Date: 20050121
Author:ROBERT BARR, Associated Press Writer

ROBERT BARR, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
01-21-2005
Dateline: LONDON
As George W. Bush kicks off his second term as U.S. president, many around the world are nervous about the intentions of a leader they regard as cocky, shallow and dangerous.

When he says world peace is best promoted by "the expansion of freedom in all the world," the critics wonder: Will he now set his sights on Iran? Will he widen the rift with Europe? Or will he become more conciliatory, seeking to secure a legacy the world will ultimately respect?

There are pockets of support around the world for Bush's foreign ...

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