Blair: World must stay committed to Iraq (AP)

[Eugene]

Blair: World must stay committed to Iraq

By JOHN DANISZEWSKI, Associated Press Writer

1 hour, 17 minutes ago

DAVOS, Switzerland - Making his third and last appearance at the annual World Economic Forum
here as Britain's prime minister, Tony Blair says he has come because it is important for the
world to act collectively to tackle problems- and he does not mind the criticism at home.

In an interview with The Associated Press, he highlighted themes he would like to be remembered
for: Africa, climate change and world trade. And he warned that the world must not shirk its
commitment to achieve success in Iraq, nor be discouraged by the "terrible pictures" it sees of
violence in the country.

He backed Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government in Iraq and President Bush's immediate
plans to increase troops there. He said he believes the Iraqi prime minister can meet the
benchmarks the United States has set.

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But the visit has drawn criticism in Britain, where Blair has been beset by political problems,
including calls for him to step aside soon to allow Treasury chief Gordon Brown, his designated
heir, to take over.

-snip-

Full article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070127/ap_on_re_eu/world_forum_blair_12

[bdrube]

1. Anyone Seen "The Queen"

If the movie's portrayal of Blair is accurate, it is hard to
believe he's the same guy who became "Bush's
Poodle."

His story would be sad..,if so many hadn't died as a result.

[Benhurst]

2. Oh, Tony, Tony, Tony. Just shut up and go peddle some more "honors." NT

[Kutjara]

3. Poodleboy is staying loyal to his master till the end.

I'm sure Shrub has a nice little doghouse down in Crawford all set up for Phony Tony to move into in May. It would be a shame to shoot any dog once his usefulness is done.