Bush to make statement on Cabinet meeting

WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) US President George W Bush will make a statement after meeting with his Cabinet on today following the defeat of his Republican Party in congressional elections, but the White House said there would be ''no surprises.'' The Rose Garden statement was expected at 11:35 a m EST/1635 gmt, White House spokesman Tony Snow said.

Bush was not planning to take questions.

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