Success, that is, in the role the Americans have given him - fund raiser in chief. One State Department official described Blair`s mission as "Operation Tin Cup", where he will trot around the world asking for money. He is a talented fund raiser, and he will probably be good at raising money from the EU or USA.
It`s Rice who has the true mission impossible.
You will also get to hear some very impressive speeches from Blair. Well, actually, when I say speeches, I really mean a list of slogans strung together and with all the verbs assiduously removed - such gems as "tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime" or "government for the people, by the people". Maybe we could suggest some platitudes for him to mouth. My suggestion is "A time for peace, and a peace for time." Sounds good, means nothing. Sums up Blair really. |
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