MATT DRUDGE // DRUDGE REPORT 2002�
ARAFAT HANGS UP ON CNN'S AMANPOUR... INTERVIEW CUT SHORT, LEADER SCREAMS AT REPORTER ON AIR
Fri Mar 29 2002 17:08:24 ET
AMANPOUR: Secretary of State Colin Powell has spoken to you, I understand. He has also spoken
publicly and called on you to rein in the violence. What do you make of that statement, and can
you and will you rein in that violence?
ARAFAT: Are you asking me why am I under complete siege? You're a wonderful journalist. You
have to respect your profession.
AMANPOUR: Mr. Arafat, I'm asking you simply a question.
ARAFAT: No, you have to be...
AMANPOUR: Are you able to rein in the violence?
ARAFAT: You have to be accurately when you are speaking with
General Yasser Arafat. Be quiet!
AMANPOUR: Mr. Arafat, what did you make of Colin Powell's statement?
ARAFAT: You are covering with such questions these terrorist activities of the Israeli occupation
and the Israeli crimes. Take care (ph) not to make these fatal mistakes.
AMANPOUR: Can I ask...
ARAFAT: Thank you. Bye-bye.
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