Putin Slaps Bush Over Iraqi Democracy

Posted on Jul 15, 2006

President Bush told President Putin that America wants to see Russia develop a free press and free religion—like Iraq. Putin responded: “We certainly would not want to have the same kind of democracy as they have in Iraq, quite honestly.? (watch it)

Think Progress:

During a press conference today at the G8 summit in Russia, President Bush told President Vladimir Putin that Americans want Russia to develop a free press and free religion ?like Iraq.? To laughter and applause, Putin responded: ?We certainly would not want to have same kind of democracy as they have in Iraq, quite honestly.? CNN?s Ed Henry called it a ?tough jab.? Watch it:the exchange, Toomey reportedly said he was unsure if he would ultimately support her nomination.

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