Stop cartoon violence - Bush

2006-02-08 17:53

Washington - President George W Bush called on Wednesday for an end to violence triggered by drawings of the Prophet Muhammad.

"We reject violence as a way to express discontent with what may be printed in a free press," Bush said.

"I call upon the governments around the world to stop the violence, to be respectful, to protect property, protect the lives of innocent diplomats who are serving their countries overseas," the president said.

- AP