Brown Sends Mixed Signals in Talks with Bush

British PM affirms shared values, remains muted on Iraq

By Heather McPherson, Newser User

Posted Jul 30, 2007 5:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – On his first US visit as PM, Gordon Brown today reaffirmed that the US and the UK stand together in the war on terrorism. Wrapping up 2 days of meetings with President Bush, Brown expressed disappointment with progress in Iraq, CNN reports, specifically noting difficulty... Read full story »

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