Blair's comments on Brit crew, thanks everyone but you know who-

[babylonsister]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-04-04-britain-blair-text_N.htm?csp=34

Text of Blair comments on British crew


U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair
Reuters
The Associated Press
Text of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's statement Wednesday on the 15 Britons held in Iran:

"I'm glad that our 15 service personnel have been released.

I know their release will come as a profound relief, not just to them, but to their families that have endured such distress and anxiety over these past 12 days.

Throughout we have taken a measured approach, firm but calm, not negotiating but not confronting either.

I would like to thank our allies in Europe, our allies in the United Nations Security Council for their support, and also our friends and allies in the region who played their part.

We're grateful to all of them as we are to the officials in the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defense and here in Downing Street for the work that they have done.

And to the Iranian people I would simply say this: We bear you no ill will, on the contrary, we respect Iran as an ancient civilization as a nation with a proud and dignified history.

And the disagreements that we have with your government we wish to resolve peacefully through dialogue.

I hope, as I have always hoped, that in the future we are able to do so.

That's all I've got to say for this evening. Thank you."

[Catch22Dem]

1. Well said

At least I think so.

[melody]

2. I'd say that was a snipe at the US, not just at Bush

Particularly since I can't believe Pelosi didn't play some part.

Thank the European allies, but not us, was the point, I think.

[babylonsister]

4. Yes, a snipe at the US and no mention of his best buddy; we're only

connected by default, at least I like to think so.

[The_Casual_Observer]

3. bush is pissed that it didn't lead to WW3

[Ghost in the Machine]

5. HA! Blair snubbed the shrub! Add him to the growing list, along with the house of Saud

the only thing flapping on our lame duck is his lips...

Hey DUHbya? You're OUTTA here!