Bush sees parity with 'brother' Clinton
Former US President George W. Bush says ex-President William J. Clinton never criticized him as both leaders followed similar policies in their tenures.
Speaking at their first cameo appearance in a Toronto forum on Friday, Bush refused to vilify the current US administration under President Barack H. Obama, saying he disliked it when former governments attacked his.
The two leaders rubberstamped each other's policies, agreeing that little differences existed between the two.
Bush supported Clinton's silence during the 1994 Rwanda genocide in which over 800,000 thousands Tutsis and moderate Hutus were slaughtered.
He backed Clinton's notion by admitting that the quick mobilization of 20,000 troops was not feasible at the time.
Clinton, however, acknowledged that he could save around 400,000 lives in case he took the initiative.
"It's one of the two or three greatest regrets of my presidency," he said.
Clinton for his part praised Bush for his 'diverse' cabinet picks.
Tickets for "A conversation with Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton," were sold for C$200 to C$2,500 as hundreds of opposition had staged a rally outside the heavily-guarded venue.
Commenting on the financial benefits of the forum, Bush said, "President Clinton and I used to believe in free speech …So thanks very much for coming _ we are glad you're here."
He also called Clinton a 'brother' for the amount of time he spent with the Bush family.
The comments put a new light on the true differences between the two main political parties.
Speaking at their first cameo appearance in a Toronto forum on Friday, Bush refused to vilify the current US administration under President Barack H. Obama, saying he disliked it when former governments attacked his.
The two leaders rubberstamped each other's policies, agreeing that little differences existed between the two.
Bush supported Clinton's silence during the 1994 Rwanda genocide in which over 800,000 thousands Tutsis and moderate Hutus were slaughtered.
He backed Clinton's notion by admitting that the quick mobilization of 20,000 troops was not feasible at the time.
Clinton, however, acknowledged that he could save around 400,000 lives in case he took the initiative.
"It's one of the two or three greatest regrets of my presidency," he said.
Clinton for his part praised Bush for his 'diverse' cabinet picks.
Tickets for "A conversation with Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton," were sold for C$200 to C$2,500 as hundreds of opposition had staged a rally outside the heavily-guarded venue.
Commenting on the financial benefits of the forum, Bush said, "President Clinton and I used to believe in free speech …So thanks very much for coming _ we are glad you're here."
He also called Clinton a 'brother' for the amount of time he spent with the Bush family.
The comments put a new light on the true differences between the two main political parties.
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