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Radio 4,27 Aug 1999,15 mins

Grave Concerns

Letter from America

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Alistair Cooke reviews speculation on why the Russians and Chinese have chosen to hold "a friendly summit" and reflects on the non-confession of Governor Bush over cocaine use.

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