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BARTIROMO: And finally, on Iran, shouldn't we be opening up a dialogue? I mean, this conversation about the possibility of going into Iran, a lot of people say first we need to open up a dialogue with them and try to use diplomacy.

Pres. BUSH: I know the first thing that has to happen is the Iranians--we are using diplomacy, but it's the--it's diplomacy of nations coming together saying to Iran with one voice, `Give up your weapons ambitions, and then you have a dialogue with the United States.' They know exactly what our position is, and they know what it takes to have a dialogue. My dialogue has been with the Iranian people, and I'm going to try it again right here. The Iranian people have got to know that the--that their government is isolating them, that their government's making decisions that aren't in the interest of their country, and that this great country doesn't need to be standing alone in the world relative to the rest of the free world. This country is missing great opportunities through trade for people to embetter their life and the government--if the government would change its polices toward development or gaining the know how on how to make a nuclear weapon it would be--benefit the Iranian people.

The United States respects Iran and respects the traditions and history of Iran and we respect the Iranian people. The government of the people is letting the Iranian people down, and they can change and should.

BARTIROMO: Finally, Mr. President, congratulations on your daughter's upcoming marriage.

Pres. BUSH: Well, thank you. It's--I'm excited about it. She's marrying a good man.

BARTIROMO: Are all the plans in place?

Pres. BUSH: Well, just so you know, my role is to say, `Yes, ma'am.' And...

BARTIROMO: Will you cry?

Pres. BUSH: Oh, I'm sure I will. I love her dearly, and I'm pleased--I'm pleased she's getting married. I like the fella, and I'm looking forward to welcoming him to the family.

BARTIROMO: What's the first thing you're going to do when you step down?

Pres. BUSH: When I step down? You know, I can't--I can't think that far in advance. I got--you got to understand, I've got a lot on my--on my agenda and I really hadn't--I hadn't got there yet. And I'm--I've told my friends I'm going to sprint to the finish line, I'm that kind of person. You know, I got a lot to do. We can--a lot can happen between now and when I leave, and I'm going to put my whole heart and soul into the effort. And I suspect, you know, head back to the ranch and take a deep breath and decompress. But my heart and head is right here in Washington right now.

BARTIROMO: Mr. President, thank you for fitting us in your schedule. We appreciate it.

Pres. BUSH: Great to see you.

BARTIROMO: Thank you.


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