Because, unlike Kerry, who dissed Karsai, Bush understands that he still has to work with these world leaders whether they are crooked or not. It's called statesmanship, I think.
Besides, with the reports coming out about this scandal Bush doesn't really need to say anything. Smart. Classy. Presidential.
I think this scandal has the potential to bring down so many people that Bush has two options. He could use it to destroy the UN, in the sense that it would cost it any of what little credibilty remains and would lead to most Americans demanding we resign.
OR
He now has all the UN bigwigs by the balls and when he says jump, they say "How high Sir?"
I suspect he would opt for the latter situation although I would rather the first.
If it's Powell - no big deal -
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