World Relieved As US Starts To Repair Bush 'Damage': Clinton

[Purveyor]

Source: Agence France-Presse

WASHINGTON (AFP) — Washington has "a lot of damage to repair" to its global standing, but the world is relieved President Barack Obama has now replaced George W. Bush, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday.

In her first news briefing, Clinton said nonetheless that there would not be a total "repudiation" of the past eight years and that the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament, pursued under Bush, are "essential."

In its first week in power, President Obama's administration has set out a new approach toward the war on terrorism, climate change, Iran's nuclear program and Arab-Israeli peace negotiations.

The sense of relief over Obama's new approach was palpable in her introductory phone calls to her counterparts worldwide, Clinton told reporters during an informal visit to their office space in the State Department.

"There is a great exhalation of breath going on around the world as people express their appreciation for the new direction that is being set and the team that is being put together by the president," said the chief US diplomat.

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[Frisbee]

1. Sadly, however, it already looks like...

he will be fighting the repukes every step of the way.

[Xipe Totec]

7. Like getting a treed cat down

you don't like it,

the cat doesn't like it,

you're going to get scratched,

but it's got to be done.

[cyclezealot]

2. I thought Bill had gotten tight with Bush I.

Pops is not gonna approve of such harsh words. Not that Bush II's damage is obvious to all. Except Babs.

[ejbr]

8. Bill might be close with Bush I, but Hillary is a grown girl. n/t

[HopeHoops]

3. "Hey, sorry I smashed your face in the blacktop - wanna be friends now?"

[BartMang]

4. G.W.

Haha, good going Dubya.

[happygoluckytoyou]

5. BUSH WILL BE MISSED.... by every shoe thrower in the world.... a sad day ! !

[Cerridwen]

9. Yeah, well,

hopefully their aim will get better.

[santamargarita]

6. Some of that repair is getting that sonuvabitch behind bars!

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