Posted on 04/04/2007 5:51:55 PM PDT by advance_copy
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former President Jimmy Carter expressed his support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, rejecting White House criticism of the visit.
"I was glad that she went," Carter said Wednesday. "When there is a crisis, the best way to help resolve the crisis is to deal with the people who are instrumental in the problem."
Pelosi arrived in Syria on Tuesday, in an attempt to open direct dialogue with Syria's leader, something President Bush opposes. Pelosi also discussed with President Bashar Al-Assad concerns about Syria's support for militant groups.
Bush on Tuesday called the trip "counterproductive" and said it would send mixed signals.
"Photo opportunities and/or meetings with President Assad lead the Assad government to believe they're part of the mainstream of the international community, when, in fact, they're a state sponsor of terror," he said at a news conference in the White House's Rose Garden.
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“Birds of a feather.”
Was anyone surprised that Carter thought Her Highness’ trip was a good idea? I wish he’d take a trip to the Space Station so that he could check out the air lock.
Does he support the Republicans who went Sunday?
Well, what did we think that failed President and failed former President would do? Of course he’s going to encourage Pelosi to try to tomahawk Bush whenever possible. That’s OK—Carter’s Judgement day is coming.
Look deep into those eyes staring out from under that headscarf and study them. Is that a sane person?
Lord, Nan, when you gotta trot out Jimmah to justify your behavior, you know you’re in trouble!
To be honest I was hoping she’d go “full burka”.
And the sun rose in the East this morning......
My thought exactly! Only clicked on the thread to see if anyone else thought the same.
The moron was president of our country for four of the lousiest years in the history of our country. He can be directly linked to the islamfascist problem we have today and it all happened 27 years ago! Why is he, or any spew that falls from his mouth relevant in any way.
He still holds the record. THAT distinction will go with him to the grave.
Is there a precedent for a Speaker to make an official visit places like Syria in tense times?
How old is the pacifist?
Mocking YouTube sing-along —— SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2F0Wp5gVygw
I saw a few clips of Pelosi over there, she looked like a total moron, stiff and without a clue. What kind of message did that send to our enemies?
Lets hope its real soon for Peanut boy. That will be one time my flag will not go to half-mast.
He’s still alive?
Also, a lot of Iranians have died (been executed), thanks to ole peanut brittle.
THe old jerk spent too much time underwater in a submarine...
he is near brain dead from too little oxygen!
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