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FillmoreSlim · 05-28-2003, 07:03 PM

Chrétien talks about differences with Bush

ATHENS - A candid Prime Minister Jean Chrétien told reporters on a flight to Europe Tuesday that he and U.S. President George Bush have many opposing views.

After shooing away TV cameras and microphones, Chrétien answered reporters' questions for 45 minutes, speaking with unusual candour.

Chrétien spent the day in Athens at the annual Canada-European Union summit.

He'll next head to Evian, France, for the G-8 summit. He said he was asked to lead the G-8 leaders' discussion on economic issues because of Canada's record.

Chrétien said his government has had a string of budget surpluses while the "right-wing" government in Washington is running up a $500-billion deficit.

Chrétien highlighted several differences between himself and Bush.

He said Bush opposes abortion while he favours a woman's right to choose.

Bush supports capital punishment and Chrétien does not. Chrétien supports gun control and Bush does not.

And Chrétien acknowledged he is closer to former president Bill Clinton, a Democrat, than the current office holder.

He added the differences have not harmed the $1-billion-a-day trans-border trade between Canada and the U.S.

Calling the comments "just plain dumb," Tory leader Joe Clark accused the PM of "going out of his way to anger the White House" and complicate U.S.-Canada relations.

Chrétien and Bush spoke by phone on Monday, their first conversation in three months.

Chrétien pointed out that Canada is recognized for its global contributions and remains an influential voice internationally.

He also complained that Canadian reporters have underplayed his successes on the world stage.

Chrétien said he was the first world leader to raise human rights issues in China.

He said he galvanized the world to enact the ban on landmines, establish an international criminal court and commit to an action plan to help Africa.

05-28-2003, 07:03 PM
FillmoreSlim Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: streetz Posts: 1,236	Canadian Prime Minister ATTACKS Prez Bush Chrétien talks about differences with Bush ATHENS - A candid Prime Minister Jean Chrétien told reporters on a flight to Europe Tuesday that he and U.S. President George Bush have many opposing views. After shooing away TV cameras and microphones, Chrétien answered reporters' questions for 45 minutes, speaking with unusual candour. Chrétien spent the day in Athens at the annual Canada-European Union summit. He'll next head to Evian, France, for the G-8 summit. He said he was asked to lead the G-8 leaders' discussion on economic issues because of Canada's record. Chrétien said his government has had a string of budget surpluses while the "right-wing" government in Washington is running up a $500-billion deficit. Chrétien highlighted several differences between himself and Bush. He said Bush opposes abortion while he favours a woman's right to choose. Bush supports capital punishment and Chrétien does not. Chrétien supports gun control and Bush does not. And Chrétien acknowledged he is closer to former president Bill Clinton, a Democrat, than the current office holder. He added the differences have not harmed the $1-billion-a-day trans-border trade between Canada and the U.S. Calling the comments "just plain dumb," Tory leader Joe Clark accused the PM of "going out of his way to anger the White House" and complicate U.S.-Canada relations. Chrétien and Bush spoke by phone on Monday, their first conversation in three months. Chrétien pointed out that Canada is recognized for its global contributions and remains an influential voice internationally. He also complained that Canadian reporters have underplayed his successes on the world stage. Chrétien said he was the first world leader to raise human rights issues in China. He said he galvanized the world to enact the ban on landmines, establish an international criminal court and commit to an action plan to help Africa. __________________ New and Improved Chameleon Submitter 2.0 - Submit to TGP and MGP sites - GET YOURS TODAY!