Although GWB could speak for days, yuh gotta remember, aside from being polite, there are many political ramifications including Obama and his leftists givin Interpol free reigns to come in and arrest “War Criminals”.
You're suggesting that W is too intimidated to speak up because Obama might turn the internation criminal court lose on him?
I don't thinks so. That could be an act that would finally cause an populist uproar.
More likely, W is taking the high road. Besides, Obama might think about the act, but if he did the left would cede a lot of power. Marxist Commies don't like giving up power.