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Ireland's my favourite place, says Bill Clinton
Belfast Telegraph ^ | November 29, 2004 | Sean O'Driscoll

Posted on 11/29/2004 4:12:14 PM PST by NCjim

Former US President Bill Clinton has said that he would rather live in Ireland than any other country in the world outside of the US.

His comments are likely to start renewed speculation that he is to buy a house in Ireland.

He made his comments on ABC television during a questionnaire interview with journalist Peter Jennings for a feature on the new Clinton library.

There was been ongoing speculation that President Clinton is considering buying a summer house on either side of the Irish border.

A rumour two years ago that he was to buy an apartment at the K Club golf course in the Republic turned out to be false.

His new Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas shows his ongoing interest in Northern Ireland.

A gift he received of an orange and green chess set with nationalist and unionist politicians as the key pieces, and the RUC and paramilitaries as the pawns, is prominently displayed.

The caricatures of the board include John Hume, Gerry Adams, Ian Paisley and the Queen.

There is also a large quote displayed from one of his speeches in Belfast: "You Protestants and Catholics alike must not allow the ship of peace to sink on the rocks of old habits and hard grudges.

"You must stand firm against terror."

There is also a sign taken from Bessbrook community centre stating: Sniper: Job Seeking, a post-ceasefire take on signs in south Armagh that used to read Caution: Sniper At Work.

Other artefacts include an exhibition on his St Patrick's Day parties, which were held "to help ease the process of peace-making in Northern Ireland."

Another notation in the exhibition states that President Clinton stayed up all night urging the Northern Ireland party leaders the night before the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

Large screens throughout the library show various happy scenes from his Presidency, including cheering crowds in Belfast.


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To: Paperdoll

Irish fathers will be needin' more than a four leaf clover with BJ around.


41 posted on 11/29/2004 4:49:37 PM PST by Aussie Dasher (Stop Hillary - PEGGY NOONAN '08)
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To: nutmeg

Oh I'm there! First pint's on me.


42 posted on 11/29/2004 4:49:57 PM PST by Valin (Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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To: Valin

He would be the only "snake in the grass."


43 posted on 11/29/2004 4:52:36 PM PST by lonestar (Me, too!--Weinie)
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To: Valin

Love your tagline. LOL!


44 posted on 11/29/2004 4:55:28 PM PST by Paperdoll
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To: NCjim

Is Blythe an Irish name?


45 posted on 11/29/2004 4:57:59 PM PST by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: The Hollywood Conservative
"I'd Hate to see what he does with a shillalah"

Made the dope Secy of Education for one!

46 posted on 11/29/2004 4:59:23 PM PST by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: NCjim
Ireland's my favourite place, says Bill Clinton

More's the pity . . . . . . . for the Irish!
47 posted on 11/29/2004 5:00:36 PM PST by DustyMoment (Repeal CFR NOW!!)
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To: NCjim
Former US President Bill Clinton

They never get it right.

This should read....

Former impeached US President Bill Clinton..

There.

Now the statement is accurate.

LVM

48 posted on 11/29/2004 5:02:19 PM PST by LasVegasMac (If it ain't smoked, it ain't worth puttin' on the table!)
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Ol' Bill's schnozz will look like W.C. Fields' after a couple of months. Wait, it already does.

49 posted on 11/29/2004 5:05:16 PM PST by mountaineer
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To: Jimmy Valentine
"I'd Hate to see what he does with a shillalah"
Made the dope Secy of Education for one!




I think you're a bit confused on this... let me see if I can clear it up...

One is a heavy, dull, weapon used to frighten your enemies...

The other is the Irish word for stick.
50 posted on 11/29/2004 5:05:25 PM PST by The Hollywood Conservative (I can't even make a tagline because I'm a GIANT IDIOT!!!)
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To: NCjim

There are black hookers in Ireland?


51 posted on 11/29/2004 5:09:03 PM PST by Tacis (Kerry - You Can't Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Lazy, Lying, Elitist Scumbag!)
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To: Lurking2Long

Maybe a donkey will kick him in the arse!


52 posted on 11/29/2004 5:09:11 PM PST by ladiesview61
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To: Lurking2Long

Maybe a donkey will kick him in the arse!


53 posted on 11/29/2004 5:10:12 PM PST by ladiesview61
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To: TheBigB

Great!
I have a hard enough time defending my beautiful country on here, without THIS!


54 posted on 11/29/2004 5:10:23 PM PST by Happygal (liberalism - a narrow tribal outlook largely founded on class prejudice)
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To: NCjim
Ireland's my favourite place, says Bill Clinton

Hillary is about to kick my ass outta Chappaqua, says Bill Clinton.
55 posted on 11/29/2004 5:13:21 PM PST by Bars4Bill
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To: Happygal

He must've seen you over there. ;-)


56 posted on 11/29/2004 5:17:46 PM PST by TheBigB (I sure could go for a charbroiled hamburger sammich and some french fried potatoes!)
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To: TheBigB

~arches eyebrow~

I'm not sure HOW I'm supposed to take that! *LOL*


57 posted on 11/29/2004 5:18:36 PM PST by Happygal (liberalism - a narrow tribal outlook largely founded on class prejudice)
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To: Happygal

Well, Billy has always had an eye for the lovely ladies. ;-)


58 posted on 11/29/2004 5:19:41 PM PST by TheBigB (I sure could go for a charbroiled hamburger sammich and some french fried potatoes!)
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To: NCjim

i was on vacation there some years ago,and i was at some fancy hotel (an old castle forgot the name) and Clinton was coming the next week for some summit and going to stay there.I warned all the young girls to hide,be carefull , they just laughed and giggled..need i say more !!


59 posted on 11/29/2004 5:22:11 PM PST by rang1995 (They will love us when we win)
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To: TheBigB

Well, if it's any consolation, I haven't worn a blue dress since my days as a 'Child of Mary'! ;-)


60 posted on 11/29/2004 5:22:25 PM PST by Happygal (liberalism - a narrow tribal outlook largely founded on class prejudice)
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