... And Powelling around.

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Meanwhile, the European diplomatic community took considerable notice of the arrival of President Bush during his late May swing through Europe and Russia. In Germany, the Texan bounded out of Air Force One and proceeded to the official receiving line. But almost velcroed to the president's side, according to surprised diplomats, was none other than Secretary of State Colin Powell. "Walking this way side-by-side with the President is highly unusual," said a well-known international player heavily involved in German foreign affairs. "It's virtually unheard of."

Since this episode, the European rumor mill has produced...