Clinton and Bush Disagree on Cuba, Show Camaraderie in Canada

May 30th, 2009 - Bloomberg

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May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Former U.S. Presidents Bill Clintonand George W. Bush disagreed on the Cuban trade embargo and gaymarriage, while showing camaraderie as they reflected on theirWhite House tenures during a joint event in Canada.

Clinton and Bush, both 62, addressed about 6,000 peopleyesterday at the appearance in Toronto, for which admission wascharged.

Bush said keeping the embargo on Cuba “is an importantthing.” He also said, “my attitude is, if they empty out theprisons and if they give the people a voice, then we changestrategy, but not until then.”

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