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Shultz: George W. Bush 'Stands Up Very Well' in Foreign Policy Matters

Aired August 1, 2000 - 2:05 p.m. ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

NATALIE ALLEN, CNN ANCHOR: The second session of the Republican national convention will convene in about 5 1/2 hours.

CNN's Judy Woodruff looks at what's on tap.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

JUDY WOODRUFF, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): On Tuesday, August 1, the Republican National Convention honors the past and focuses on the future. In the 8:00 hour local time, retired Army General Norman Schwarzkopf is scheduled to offer his perspective on the night's theme: "Strength And Security With A Purpose: Safe In Our Homes and In The World." Schwarzkopf will speak on the importance of military readiness.

Former senator Bob Dole will lead a salute to U.S. military veterans, especially those who, like him, served in World War II.

In the 9:00 hour, the Republicans will offer a video tribute to the party's three most recent presidents, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George Bush.

During the 10:00 hour, we'll hear from Condoleezza Rice, an international policy adviser to former President Bush, and some say a possible cabinet member of any future Bush administration. She will discuss international policy.

Later in the hour, Senator John McCain, who spent 5 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, will discuss the importance of military strength. It will be the final policy address of the convention's second night, Tuesday, August 1.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

NATALIE ALLEN, CNN ANCHOR: It's a night speeches are largely going to be about national security and foreign affairs. Who better to discuss that with us than the man who was in charge of international policy for George W. Bush's father? We are joined by former Secretary of State George Shultz.

Nice to have you with us, Mr. Shultz.

GEORGE SHULTZ, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE: Good to be here. ALLEN: So, now, tonight, we talk about international policy. What are the themes that you expect to hear about? What are the things that might be on the forefront of Republicans' minds in this arena?

SHULTZ: Well, first and foremost, we have to be sure we have strength. And it's interesting to note that Governor Bush's first speech in this area he chose to make about our defense capabilities and the importance of being sure that they are in good shape, which they aren't right now. And then he'll talk -- or whoever is talking about it, will talk about our relationships around the world, our hemisphere, our neighborhood. That's the first thing.

If the governor were doing it, he might even speak in Spanish -- who knows? -- to address our friends in Latin America. But then we have the big powers -- Russia, China, our European friends, Japan -- to think about. So those are the kinds of things.

ALLEN: How do you think George W. has fared when asked about questions and regarding to international policy. Of course, months ago, he failed a pop quiz that some call unfair. But how has he done? And what does Dick Cheney bring to the ticket? The Democrats certainly lambasting him for his voting record, but at the same time they really can't say anything about him when it comes to his experience with foreign policy.

SHULTZ: Well, first of all, the governor has established an interesting record with Mexico. As governor, that was a state right next door along the border, lots of interactions. And he developed probably the best relationship of any government official in the United States with the Mexicans; realistic, constructive. And he did that sort of instinctively. I suppose if you grow up in the household of George and Barbara Bush and you're alive and breathe, you'll learn something about foreign policy. It's in the air. And George Bush is a master at it; has been a master at it. And then, at least in my talks with the governor and in Condoleezza Rice's talks -- she's done much more -- he stands up very well.

ALLEN: And one more question for you Mr. Shultz: We've seen a different tone at this convention. Does it make you pine for the good old days of conventions past when you had fire-breathers out there and this is who we are like it or not, and we're not going to sell you anything otherwise?

SHULTZ: Well, I think we're very true to ourselves as Republicans and we do reach out. That has been our history. And this tendency that has at least been thought about in some earlier times of being narrow and exclusive is gone and Governor Bush has emphasized entirely a different approach.

ALLEN: Do you like what you're hearing?

SHULTZ: I love it.

ALLEN: Mr. Shultz, George Shultz, thank you for being with us. We'll see more of you as well throughout this week. TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com

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