Just Who is the Prime Minister?

From today's White House press briefing with Scott McClellan: (and I don't know who asked the question)

Q Can you talk a little bit more about Cancun and the other side of the talks, with Canada -- border, immigration? Are those high priorities?

MR. McCLELLAN: Well, this will be -- you're talking about Canada? I mean, the President had a -- first of all, had a good discussion with Prime Minister Martin [sic] yesterday. That was a call that Prime Minister Martin [sic] initiated, really to thank the President on behalf of the people of Canada for the efforts of our coalition forces, our American forces, part of the coalition, to rescue the hostages last week, including one Canadian.

But I think that when you're looking at this trip, first of all, it was last year in Waco when the three leaders -- Prime Minister Martin, at the time, President Fox and President Bush -- announced a new initiative, the Security and Prosperity Partnership, among the three nations. And this is a way to build upon our efforts to really make sure that North America is more integrated and remains competitive in this global changing economy that we live in. So they're going to talk about concrete ways that we can move forward on the security and prosperity partnership. And the President looks forward to those discussions with the other two leaders.

In terms of Canada, this will be the President's first meeting with Prime Minister Harper since he took office -- he had met with him briefly previously when he was the opposition leader. And each of these relationships -- the relationship with Mexico, the relationship with Canada -- is a unique relationship. We've had good relations with both countries. And the President looks forward to visiting with Prime Minister Martin [sic] and strengthening our relations. So he very much looks forward to this trip.
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I wonder what his boss, President Clinton, thinks of his press secretary's abilities? He was right only once out of four tries.

It is like "talking to americans" by Rick Mercer all over again :lol:

What ?? Where is Chrétien ???

No wonder it always seems like Scott McLellan is full of shit, because he is and plus he doesn't know what he's talking about! :lol:

Clinton should fire him and give the job to Condelezza Powell.

Clinton? Wiki says he works for Bush... [?]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_mclellan

Ripcat is being satirical....I hope.

but xerxes said it too.... So it still stands...

xerxes was being facetious...due to Mclellan refering to Harper as PM Martin.

How much more PR embarrassment is the White House after? Silly man! :lol:

oh ok, jesus. I thought you guys had lost it

When I first read that, I hoped it was just a goof on the secretary's part and that he meant to say "Former" Prime Minister.

Not yet. Check again next week when all my term papers are due.

Well, at least GW Bush know's who the PM is, he was referring to him as "Stephen".

Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't remember Clinton or Bush ever using the first name of Chretien or Martin on TV.

Looks like our man is a hit with the Yanks who matter!