Bush, Blair: 'Coalition of the Embattled'

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WASHINGTON -- It began as an awkward, forced political marriage and developed into a strong personal and strategic bond, as President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain joined to wage war in Iraq and battle terrorism around the world.

In February 2001, Bush struggled to identify what he had in common with a British leader who had been very close to Bush's predecessor, Bill Clinton. "Well, we both use Colgate toothpaste," Bush said at a Camp David summit with Blair.

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Bush, Blair: 'Coalition of the Embattled'

Five years later, the two leaders are finding themselves tethered to the same political woes, beset by low popularity ratings, frustration over the Iraq war, and voter discontent that imperils the futures of each man's political parties at home. As they meet today...

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