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[Hillary]Clinton: ‘Bush is a very hard person to deal with’
The Hill ^ | April 26, 2007 | Sam Youngman

Posted on 04/25/2007 10:17:04 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) said yesterday that there are risks in sending bills to President Bush that cut off troop funding in Iraq and that passing such bills may not be possible.

Clinton, taking questions following a speech to the National Jewish Democratic Council, was asked by former Rep. Martin Frost (D-Texas) what “the chances are” Congress will be able to send such bills to Bush, get them signed or override an expected veto.

“I think it will be extremely challenging if at all possible,” Clinton said.

Clinton put the blame on Bush, criticizing the president for not being willing to work with Democrats on tactics for getting out of Iraq.

“You know as well as I do how difficult it will be,” Clinton said. “[Bush] is a very hard person to deal with on these issues.” Clinton also cautioned that Democrats “don’t want to be blamed” for cutting off funding for troops in harm’s way, acknowledging the political risks of such a maneuver.

Clinton and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) rounded out the third day of the National Jewish Democratic Council’s first annual forum yesterday, both offering strong defenses of the U.S. alliance with Israel.

Clinton had clear loyalties in the room, receiving two introductions instead of the customary one and taking the stage saying she felt like she was at “a family reunion.”

Clinton spoke of her relationships with certain of those in the audience as well as her commitment to protecting Israel.

Clinton was also asked about what kind of role former President Clinton might play in her administration.

“There’s going to be a lot of work for him to do around the world,” Clinton said, stopping shy of recent pledges that the former president would serve as “ambassador to the world.”

Richardson devoted most of his time pleading with the crowd to look at his résumé and not his fundraising or his opponents’ “rock-star” status.

Richardson also said he wanted to see many debates, more than the six the Democratic National Committee has planned. The governor said such debates put all the candidates on a level playing field, as some “zillionaire” candidates are raising amounts of money that others can’t compete with.

“Frontrunners shouldn’t be afraid of debates,” Richardson said.


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Arkansas; US: New Mexico; US: New York; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: billclinton; billrichardson; congress; defeatocrats; democrats; electionpresident; elections; georgebush; gop; hillary; hillaryclinton; iraq; presidentbush; republicans; senate; slickwilly; veto; wot
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1 posted on 04/25/2007 10:17:07 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Reminds me of that time that Barbie said “Math is hard.”


2 posted on 04/25/2007 10:18:01 PM PDT by weegee (Libs want us to learn to live with terrorism, but if a gun is used they want to rewrite the Const.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
The French Surrender Democrats wouldn't know resolve when it chomps them on the face.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

3 posted on 04/25/2007 10:18:58 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Why would Bush “work with” people who want us to lose?


4 posted on 04/25/2007 10:23:08 PM PDT by xjcsa (The "average temperature" of the earth is as meaningful as the "average number" in a phone book.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Monica said that Bill was hard to deal with.


5 posted on 04/25/2007 10:24:15 PM PDT by taxesareforever (Never forget Matt Maupin)
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To: taxesareforever

Rather inflexible?


6 posted on 04/25/2007 10:26:34 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Does he insist that “the help” not look at him or speak to him?

Does he throw ash trays?

Does he call the heroes who guard him “hired pigs”?

Will he trash the nations White House when he leaves?

(the b*tch.)


7 posted on 04/25/2007 10:28:53 PM PDT by bannie
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To: weegee
Or, the old parody lyric...which of course Hitlery wouldn't know about from direct experience:

''A hard man nowadays is good to find.''

8 posted on 04/25/2007 10:29:02 PM PDT by SAJ (debunking myths about markets and prices on FR since 2001)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"Clinton put the blame on Bush, criticizing the president for not being willing to work with Democrats on tactics for getting out of Iraq."

I belive that is because President Bush doesn't want want to fly the white flag of surrender. Hillary does. God forbid she and Slick ever get back into The White House.

9 posted on 04/25/2007 10:31:37 PM PDT by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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‘X is a very hard person to deal with’

That is what a scam artist complains of when someone doesnt buy into their lies.

On the other hand, the Chinese found the Clintons very easy to deal with when they compromised more than a little of America’s critical military technology.

10 posted on 04/25/2007 10:32:53 PM PDT by wodinoneeye
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"On the other hand, the Chinese found the Clintons very easy to deal with when they compromised more than a little of America’s critical military technology."

Good reminder. Why don't most rember this.

11 posted on 04/25/2007 10:35:34 PM PDT by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If she’s not busy plotting her next move for whatever is most politically expedient, she’s projecting her nastiness onto others. It is the summation of her & BJ’s careers.


12 posted on 04/25/2007 10:46:59 PM PDT by Yankee Dutch
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is a badge of honor for Bush!


13 posted on 04/25/2007 10:48:02 PM PDT by Aria (NO RAPIST ENABELER FOR PRESIDENT!!!)
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To: blackbart.223
The President stands for victory. The Democrats stand for defeat. I don't see how you can compromise on those positions. The smartest woman in the world has no understanding of principle - and the President is taking a firm stand on behalf of our nation's highest interests. For the Democrats, its all about political advantage.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

14 posted on 04/25/2007 10:51:00 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The left hate anyone with resolve, especially if they are on the other side of the fence.


15 posted on 04/25/2007 10:58:55 PM PDT by oyez
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I guess there’s not much in his FBI files? Huh?


16 posted on 04/25/2007 11:16:19 PM PDT by Dick Vomer (liberals suck....... but it depends on what your definition of the word "suck" is.,)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Why “blame” the Dims. for cutting funding for the troops? Senator Pinky Reid, Democrat, has declared we have lost the war./sarc.


17 posted on 04/26/2007 12:15:48 AM PDT by Goldie Lurks (professional moonbat catcher)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Sounds like Hillary’s having a bad day with her ‘Bush Tourettes’. Time to get her meds adjusted.


18 posted on 04/26/2007 12:25:26 AM PDT by Free Vulcan (Show them no mercy, for you shall receive none!)
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To: goldstategop
The smartest woman in the world has no understanding of principle
I can't picture her as the smartest... The smartest would know what is best for the country... :P
19 posted on 04/26/2007 2:43:39 AM PDT by MrJapan
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This woman is evil. Pure unadulterated evil.


20 posted on 04/26/2007 3:05:04 AM PDT by hershey
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