Bush says: I put US interests first
Wow, is this true stuff... or lying propoganda?
"I go to the G8 not really trying to make [Tony Blair] look bad or good; but I go to the G8 with an agenda that I think is best for our country."
Asked if he would make a special effort to help Blair in return for his support over Iraq, Bush replied: "I really don't view our relationship as one of quid pro quo.
"Tony Blair made decisions on what he thought was best for keeping the peace and winning the war on terror, as I did."
Bush also said that the rich world had an "obligation" to make trade fairer, but made it clear he would not slash farming subsidies unless the European Union did the same.
He said the US was "leading the world when it comes to helping Africa", despite the fact that it gives only 0,2% of its GDP in overseas aid -- well below the UN's 0,7% target.
Oxfam said the development deals agreed to date fell well short of what was required.
"Given the events of this weekend, there are millions of people expecting G8 to come up with something extraordinary, and this isn't it," said Oxfam's Max Lawson.
Asked if he would make a special effort to help Blair in return for his support over Iraq, Bush replied: "I really don't view our relationship as one of quid pro quo.
"Tony Blair made decisions on what he thought was best for keeping the peace and winning the war on terror, as I did."
Bush also said that the rich world had an "obligation" to make trade fairer, but made it clear he would not slash farming subsidies unless the European Union did the same.
He said the US was "leading the world when it comes to helping Africa", despite the fact that it gives only 0,2% of its GDP in overseas aid -- well below the UN's 0,7% target.
Oxfam said the development deals agreed to date fell well short of what was required.
"Given the events of this weekend, there are millions of people expecting G8 to come up with something extraordinary, and this isn't it," said Oxfam's Max Lawson.
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