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(77,364 posts) Mon Jul 21, 2014, 09:18 AM Jul 2014

6/16/01 w bush on Putin [View all]

"I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and
we had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul. He's a man deeply
committed to his country and the best interests of his country and I appreciate very much
the frank dialogue and that's the beginning of a very constructive relationship," Bush said. June 16, 2001

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Yup. femmocrat Jul 2014 #1

I remember thinking when w said it that Putin used to be head of the KBG ..... Botany Jul 2014 #3

Yes... look into his eyes and see cruelty and hatred. femmocrat Jul 2014 #4

Yes, Putin has almost surely tortured and killed people w/his hands Botany Jul 2014 #6

Considering what happened to the US under the Bu$h Regime... liberal N proud Jul 2014 #2

Bush was not the only one. Obama in 2009 called for a "reset" in relations with Russia. former9thward Jul 2014 #5

George Bush, Soul Reader. Might make a good TV series. merrily Jul 2014 #7

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