'Big Apple' showcases glitz, charm and power in final Olympic 2012 bid
AFP, July, 2005
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SINGAPORE (AFP) — New York turned on all the glitz, charm and power the city is famous for in its closing presentation to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) here, hopeful of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games.
To the strains of Frank Sinatra's classic song, "New York, New York", the Steven Spielberg-produced video component of the presentation featured a who's who of US celebrities and politicians, headlined by President George W. Bush and his predecessor, Bill Clinton.
In a short speech on the video, Bush promised his and the government's "total" commitment.
"The United States government is ready to do whatever it takes to work with you to make sure everyone has a great experience... in New York," he said.
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Repeating variations of the slogan: "Our city is yours", cameo appearances were also made by actors Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal and Meryl Streep.
Others who appeared ...
