GNS: US president makes surprise visit to US troops

(30 Nov 2003) IRAQ BUSH 271103N 1. Hall where Thanksgiving meal is being held 2. Jalal Talabani, current president of the USappointed Iraqi Governing Council, wearing a US army hat 3. Paul Bremer, US administrator, meeting troops 4. Troops and officials sitting and applauding 5. Woman in crowd 6. Paul Bremer and Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez on stage announcing surprise visit 7. Bush walking to podium and receiving a standing ovation 8. Hall 9. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President: I bring a message on behalf of America we thank you for your service, we re proud of you and America stands solidly behind 10. Pan of troops applauding 11. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President: The United States military is doing a fantastic job. You are defeating the terrorists here in Iraq, so we don t have to face them in our own country. You re defeating Saddam s henchmen so the people of Iraq c