Ex-President Bush Fires Back: I Never Agreed To Be Clinton Envoy

George H. W. Bush has responded to Bill Clinton's claim that under President Hillary, the two ex-presidents would travel the world restoring America's image.

Clinton said yesterday:

Well, the first thing she intends to do, because you can do this without passing a bill, the first thing she intends to do is to send me and former President Bush and a number of other people around the world to tell them that America is open for business and cooperation again.

The media world was aflutter with the possibility: a former Republican president acting on behalf of Democratic leadership, to repair the foreign policy failings of his own son.

Turns out Bush 41 hasn't exactly signed up for the proposal, and he's not too keen on the insinuation that W. is doing such a bad job. Former President Bush's office has just released this statement:

Former President Bush wholeheartedly supports the President of the United States, including his foreign policy. He has never discussed an "around-the-world mission" with either former President Bill Clinton or Senator Clinton, nor does he think such a mission is warranted since he is proud of the role America continues to play around the world as the beacon of hope for freedom and democracy.

And just in case anyone thought H.W. Bush had so warmed to Bill Clinton that he was considering endorsing Hillary, the statement concludes:

President Bush is excited about several of the excellent Republican candidates running for President, and looks forward to supporting their candidacy once the Republican nominee is determined.

Comments

[williamg]

You would think by now that Hillary's campaign would have put a leash on Bill. This is quickly becoming the Bill comedy show.

[IntelligentDesign]

GW may be terribly embarrassed by the abject failures of his son, but not near enough to trump money, family name or partisan politics - and as much as he would like to ride off into the sunset of history as a great president and a great man, it's not quite going to happen that way because of two little hyphenated words Iran-Contra.

[MRb1000]

This is funny Bill Clinton has lost his mind. What was he thinking America! What was he thinking! Hillary you are toasted. By By

[andyboy]

Bill Clinton always could make George H. W. tell lie after lie. Of course that isn't saying much. His son is the only human I've ever seen who's lied more than George H. W.

It's a form of Father/Son one-upmanship. Daddy, you said no new taxes. I told these stupid motherfuckers Saddam had WMD! I beat you Daddy!

[darker]

Bush Sr. does NOT support his son's foreign policy.

Bush Sr.'s friends Scowcroft, Baker and others tried to steer GW away from his ill-chosen path.

However, in Bush World, it's about loyalty for political purposes, whether it's a good policy or not.

That is the HYPOCRISY of BUSH WORLD and why GWBush is a horrid mess as president.

[curiousasheck]

Okay what else can we expect from the Wing Nut Media.

Let me guess. Hillary secret lover with Obama Bin Laden's wife . . .developing

[creasybear]

You can feel the lie in everything Bill and wife spit. They would do anything to get into the Whitehouse again...
Its funny the very right-media and anti-democratic media that are on an all-out-war against Obama, Kuchinic, Ron Paul are keeping quiet about anything that could discredit H'lary. No one is saying anything about Blow-job-gate, or about the dirty funds H'lary has collected from exposed fraudsters, and corporate villians who pushed us to Iraq. Why would they be doing that? And what on earth are the CLINTONS doing with the BUSHIES? Probably trying to sweep some couple extra fundings again....and get the Bushco powerful support?
Why cant H'lary do anything herself!

[KewlHand]

ilikedodd lost his job. I don't mean he lost his job - he still knows where it is. But when he got there this morning somebody else was doing it.

ilikedodd lost his girl. I don't mean he lost his girl - he still knows where she is. But when he got there tonight somebody else was doing it.

[SpookyTooth]

i would guess that barbara kicked the old man's ass and made him take back his offer - she still thinks her stupid kid is an angel.

[curiousasheck]

Stay tuned for the John Edwards Love Child story to hit the news.

Matt Sludge has the breaking!

LOL

[cambridgedude]

Just when 43 is really making 41 look better than he has ever looked, 41 goes and tells us that his boy is doing a great job. Also loves the crop of Repub candidates. Oh well, there goes 41's redemption. No surpises, though.

[IkeChicago]

Clinton's Burkle Ties Include Funds in Cayman Islands (Update1)

By Timothy J. Burger and Ryan J. Donmoyer
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Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Former President Bill Clinton's decision to reconsider a business relationship with California billionaire Ron Burkle reflects concern those financial dealings may embarrass his wife's presidential candidacy.

Securities and Exchange Commission documents and financial- disclosure forms filed by Hillary Clinton show that Bill Clinton, 61, has a financial stake in three investment entities registered in the Cayman Islands by Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. LLC.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aiQEVoQ5nt5E&refer=home

[KewlHand]

As I was saying earlier today - Godfather Bush intended JEB to be the next Godfather. Poppy knows better than anybody that Dubya aint got the brains of a last years' birdnest. Boy couldn't pour piss out of a boot when all you got to do is turn it upside down and the instructions are written on the sole. If brains were gasoline Dubyas' wouldn't drive a piss ants' moped halfway around a buckshot. But Jeb lost the first time he ran for Gov of Florida and the rest is sad history.

[KOisGod]

Actually the notion was kind of interesting.

Repair the nations image - by two popular ex-presidents.

But but but - WHO SHIT CANNED OUR IMAGE ANYWAY?

Oh yes, George Jr.

Never mind - doing a terrific job, ehemmmm, yes, and Barbara jumped all over my ass because of this.

F'in unreal - embarrassing

[hjo4]

I don't think Bill wants Hillary to win.He's going to sabotage her by making these wild promises which are lies.When she looses she'll blame President Clinton, rightfully so.