Bush Rejects Saddam Debate, Offers Chili Cookoff
(2003-02-24) -- U.S. President George Bush today dismissed Saddam Hussein's invitation to debate, but the former Texas Governor challenged the Iraqi dictator to a chili cookoff.
Mr. Bush said he would meet the Mr. Hussein at a location of his choosing for a competition under the auspices of the International Chili Society.
"If you want to talk about a global organization that has my respect," he added, "There's none greater than the International Chili Society. They understand the importance of the rule of law."
Mr. Bush said he'll use the recipe that won the 2002 World Championship. It's called Warning Shot Chili.
Bush Rejects Saddam Debate, Offers Chili Cookoff 
