- I really like Her Majesty's sense of humor! :-) It really has class, don't you think?
- What's more, I think it reflects forgiveness, a virtue of a ruler. Her Majesty chose to not paying attention to Bush's obvious blunder, including his improper behavior of winking to her and suggesting her look to him was like a mother's look to a child.
- I believe that if world leaders could learn from Her Majesty, and be more relaxed and know when to forgive and not get too stuck up with "labels" or Upathana Kandha in Pali language, the world would definitely be a much better place.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/09/wqueen109.xml
By Tom Leonard
The Queen got her own back on President Bush last night for his gaffe on Monday, in which he almost suggested that she was around in 1776.
Opening a toast at a black tie dinner at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington, the Queen said: “I wondered whether I should start this toast by saying, ’When I was here in 1776...’, but I don’t think I will.” The 104 guests, who included Hillary Clinton, erupted in laughter along with Mr Bush, who remarked later that “I can’t top that one” at the beginning of his toast. In her last engagement before she flew home to Britain, the Queen thanked Mr Bush and his predecessors for their contribution in bringing peace to Northern Ireland. She said: “I would also like to take this opportunity, on the day that has seen the formal transfer of power to the developed Northern Ireland Government, to thank you and your predecessors for your contribution to bringing peace in Northern Ireland.” Of her US visit, she said: “Over our six days in the United States we have much enjoyed the chance to dwell on the history of the relationship between our two countries as well as celebrating its present strength an vitality.” Mr Bush also mentioned Northern Ireland, saying: “This morning the world witnessed yet another advance for freedom and peace. "The people of Northern Ireland took control of their future when Catholics and Protestants came together to form a new government that offers the prospect of peace and reconciliation after years of violence and division. "In Belfast today, we’re seeing once again how democracy and freedom can help heal a wounded world.” After the dinner, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh boarded a chartered British Airways jet at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington to fly home. |
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