Washington, Aug 30, SPA -- U.S. President George W. Bushacknowledged Monday that he didn't think the war on terrorcould be won, but said it would make it less acceptable forgroups to use terrorism as a tool. Early Monday, NBC-TV's "Today" program was broadcastingan interview with Bush that included a discussion of hisgoals for a second administration. Bush, who has said heexpects the war on terror to be a long, drawn-out battle,was asked by interviewer Matt Lauer, "Can we win it?" "I don't think you can win it," Bush replied, accordingto excerpts NBC provided in advance. "But I think you cancreate conditions so that those who use terror as atool are _ less acceptable in parts of the world." As the Republican National Convention opens Monday in NewYork, Bush is campaigning on Republican turf in NewHampshire. It's his eighth trip to the state as president.--SPA1137 Local Time 0837 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/195998