Bill Clinton gives good advice to Paul Martin

PM right to talk tough on softwood: Clinton

Tue, 18 Oct
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CBC News

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton says Canada's Paul Martin has no alternative but to stand up to the United States on the softwood lumber issue.
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Former U.S. president Bill Clinton in London, Ont. Monday night.

"In view of the American position, how hard it's been, I don't see how your prime minister can be anything but really very publicly tough on this," Clinton told about 4,000 people in London, Ont., after a speech that drew a standing ovation.

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Michael McCafferty comments:

President Bill Clinton is a wise statesman. I very much appreciate the very wise advice he gave to Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin on the softwood lumber issue.

Right on !

No wonder Bill Clinton got a standing ovation from the crowd of 4,000. People recognize wisdom when they hear it.