Do you find it interesting that in the United Kingdom, and I disagreed with the Prime Minister there, Tony Blair. As you know, I voted against the resolution authorizing military action against Iraq. But I respect Tony Blair. He went before the Parliament, and for hour after hour after hour stood his ground in a respectful fashion and answered each question that was posed to him. There is a commission going on right now. I would hope that the President would reconsider and go before that commission, not behind closed doors, but for the American people to hear, so that the credibility not just of President Bush and Vice President Cheney, but the credibility of the United States can be restored and replicate exactly what the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom did in response to questions about the British role in Iraq.
Bill Delahunt: “Do you find it interesting that in the United Kingdom, and I disagreed with the Prime Minister there, Tony Blair. As you…”
On the recordMarch 23, 2004
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Discussing the need for transparency and accountability regarding the Iraq war.
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