Amen.
And I think you are spot on in the idea of how this was suggested. Plame had recommended Wilson for his earlier trip, too--and that would have been under the Clinton administration, I do believe. That's one clue...
The other clue to me - that the overheard conversation was spot on - was when Blair came to the USA (right after that conversation with Bill) and spoke before a joint session of congress.
During that speech, Blair made a statement (which I wish I could quote verbatim), a statement which indicated that Bill Clinton had also told Blair the usual - America is a bully, too powerful, needs to back down. Blair totally disagreed with this stand, and said so, very strongly, in his speech. When I was listening to Blair - I caught it right away - I saved it .. but my computer crashed and I lost the statement. Blair basically said "America being too powerful" is bunk and that to think that way is out of touch.[paraphrase]
I guess that pretty much destroyed the Blair/Clinton relationship. However, I see the dems are courting Blair again .. praising him and still bashing Bush .. although BOTH of them have been absolved of any wrong doing.