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Bush has rhythm, says Rice after Africa trip

WASHINGTON
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:03pm EST
President Bush dances with performers on his way to join an outdoor lunch with Liberia's President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf at the Executive Residence in Monrovia, February 21, 2008. REUTERS/Jason Reed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush has rhythm, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice assured reporters on Friday after watching her boss join African dancers during his five-nation tour of the continent this week.

"I just want to report that the president did a fair amount of dancing when he was in Africa and demonstrated that he can stay on the beat," said Rice, an accomplished musician who loves to dance herself.

"You look skeptical, but I was there? I can certify," Rice added when reporters chuckled at her observations and asked to see a video of the president dancing.

Rice accompanied Bush and first lady Laura Bush on their African trip, where they visited Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia and Benin. They returned to Washington on Thursday.

(Reporting by Sue Pleming)


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