"Not only did Putin respect W, but also he genuinely liked him. On W’s birthday this year, Putin sent him a personally written note wishing him a happy birthday and fondly remembering his time at the ranch in Crawford.
Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin praised the hospitality and openness of U.S. former President George W. Bush in a telegramme sent hours before meeting his successor Barack Obama.
"During the last years we have been working on strengthening Russia-U.S. cooperation. Although there were differences between our countries, I always valued your openness and sincerity," Putin said, congratulating Bush on his 63rd birthday on July 6.
"With special warmth I recall your hospitality in the Crawford ranch and your family estate in Kennebunkport," Putin wrote, referring to their 2007 meeting at the Bush family vacation home when the two leaders went fishing and ate lobster."
Tell me alot on difference between Obama and Bush Bush is more much classy