NEW YORK 12.45 breaking news: – President George W Bush today provoked new controversy about the legitimacy of his government, with the following comments:

"Our party watched as we were all reminded on a daily basis of the importance of each and every vote. We were reminded of the strength of our networks -- that while our party is not always perfect, it is fundamentally strong and more effective than any other administration in gaining power. While I am aware that not every voter got a chance to vote, I accept that the ones who count were able to lodge their vote, and those who are dangerous and a security risk to our country had no right to vote anyway. I will do everything within my power to ensure that the moral majority in America continue to exercise their democratic rights."

President George W Bush's comments have caused a storm of protest, amidst calls for him to stand down. President Bush also acknowledged the fact that nearly 175,000 votes went uncounted in Florida and that as many as 90,000 potential voters were dumped from the rolls because they were considered felons not eligible to vote.

President George W Bush has agreed to allow the International Commission of Jurists to monitor the next American election, on condition that members of the Commission sign a confidentiality agreement about their role in the election, and about the outcomes of the election. President Bush said that the presence of international monitors will ensure an outcome which supports stability and security in the United States. The US Civil Rights Commission has praised the move, although they have questioned the need for the confidentiality provisions. The New York Times